/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of sublimation Find synonyms for: Noun1. sublimation, transformation, transmutation, shiftusage: (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid2. sublimation, change, alteration, modificationusage: (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptableWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: illegible Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language