1. to express or manifest outwardly; to make external or visible
2. to attribute to causes outside oneself
Usage: psychology

Examples

• She externalizes her emotions through art and music.
• The therapy helps patients externalize their thoughts and feelings.
• He always externalizes blame when things go wrong at work.
• The child externalizes anxiety through disruptive behavior.
• The company externalizes its manufacturing to reduce costs.
• She externalizes her stress by talking to friends about her problems.