Superego

Synonyms of superego

• conscience
• moral compass
• inner critic

Antonyms of superego

• instinct
• ego
• ID

Collocations of superego

ego

Frequency: 80 %

The superego and ego are both components of the psyche.

morality

Frequency: 75 %

The superego is the part of the mind that incorporates morality.

id

Frequency: 70 %

The superego, ego, and id are concepts in Freudian psychology.

guilt

Frequency: 65 %

The superego can cause feelings of guilt when moral standards are not met.

conscious

Frequency: 60 %

The superego is responsible for the individual's conscious.

Idiomatic Expressions for superego

• Phrase: superego in overdrive
  Meaning: when one's conscience or sense of morality is particularly strong or dominant
  Usage: His superego was in overdrive, constantly reminding him of his responsibilities and making him feel guilty for any minor mistakes.