Defense and Rationalisation

Defense

Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

Rationalisation and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Defense".

Rationalisation

Rationalisation 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 Rationalisation

Defense and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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