Defense mechanism
Defense mechanism noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Rationalization and defense mechanism are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Rationalization" with "Defense mechanism", 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
Defense mechanism and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense mechanism" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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