Defence reaction
Defence reaction noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Rationalization and defence reaction are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Rationalization" with "Defence reaction", this terms are similar.
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Defence reaction and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defence reaction" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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