Defense and Repression

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Defense

Defense noun - Means or method of defending.
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Repression and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repression" instead a noun "Defense".
Nearby Words: defend, defence, defenseless, defensive, defensible

Repression

Repression noun - (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious.
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Defense and repression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Repression".
Nearby Words: repress, repressed, repressive, repressing

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  • Analysis / Escapism Both fantasy (escapism) and repression are self defense mechanisms our brain uses to cope with reality.
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