Defense reaction
Defense reaction noun - (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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Suppression and defense reaction are semantically related. in protective activity topic. In some cases you can use "Suppression" instead a noun phrase "Defense reaction".
Suppression
Suppression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Defense reaction and suppression are semantically related. You can use "Defense reaction" instead a noun "Suppression".
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