Defence mechanism
Defence mechanism noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Escape mechanism and defence mechanism are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Escape mechanism" with "Defence mechanism", this phrases are similar.
Escape mechanism
Escape mechanism noun - A form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities.
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Synonyms for Escape mechanism
Defence mechanism and escape mechanism are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Defence mechanism" with "Escape mechanism", this phrases are similar.
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