Defense reaction
Defense reaction noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Intellectualisation and defense reaction are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Intellectualisation" with "Defense reaction", this terms are similar.
Intellectualisation
Intellectualisation noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict.
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Synonyms for Intellectualisation
Defense reaction and intellectualisation are semantically related. You can use "Defense reaction" instead a noun "Intellectualisation".
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