Defence mechanism
Defence mechanism noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Synonyms for Defence mechanism
Defense mechanism is a synonym for defence mechanism. In some cases you can use "Defense mechanism" instead a noun phrase "Defence mechanism".
Defense mechanism
Defense mechanism noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Synonyms for Defense mechanism
Defence mechanism is a synonym for defense mechanism. You can use "Defence mechanism" instead a noun phrase "Defense mechanism".
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