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Defense mechanism
noun
Word Frequency:
0.6
Definitions
1.
noun
A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations.
2.
noun
An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies.
Synonyms
defence mechanism
defence
defense
defence reaction
defense reaction
coping strategy
dissociation
subception
escape valve
rationalization
externalization
restitutive fantasy
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