Psychoanalyze (verb)

To subject to psychoanalysis; to analyze the unconscious mind and behavior in order to understand and treat mental illness.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from psycho- "of the mind" + analyze.

Examples:

1. The therapist decided to psychoanalysis the patient in order to uncover the underlying causes of her mental health issues.
2. He was psychoanalyzed by Sigmund Freud, who helped him to understand the unconscious motivations behind his behavior.
3. The patient was hesitant about being psychoanalyzed, as she was not sure if she wanted to confront the traumatic memories that it might bring up.
4. The process of psychoanalysis is characterized by a long-term exploration of the patient's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
5. The psychoanalyst helped the patient to understand the unconscious motivations behind his phobias and how to overcome them.