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Definition of sublimating:

(v) : (transitive) (by extension) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
(v) : (transitive) (by extension) (figurative) To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.
(v) : (transitive) (also figurative) To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to elevate, to exalt.
(v) : (transitive) (figurative) To raise something to a state of excellence; to improve.
(v) : (transitive) (by extension) Synonym of sublime.
(v) : (intransitive) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
Definition of sublimating:

(v) : (transitive) (by extension) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
(v) : (transitive) (by extension) (figurative) To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.
(v) : (transitive) (also figurative) To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to elevate, to exalt.
(v) : (transitive) (figurative) To raise something to a state of excellence; to improve.
(v) : (transitive) (by extension) Synonym of sublime.
(v) : (intransitive) (figurative, psychoanalysis) To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
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