externalizeverb [ T ]
specialized UK usually externalise uk/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl.aɪz/us/ɪkˈstɝː.nəl.aɪz/to express feelings, especially bad feelings, such as anger:
You have to learn to externalize your anger.
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externalization
noun [ C or U ] UK usually externalisation uk/ɪkˌstɜː.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us/ɪkˌstɝː.nəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the externalization of negative feelings