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