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Defence mechanism
/dɪfˈɛns
mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
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Defence mechanism
noun
1.
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
Synonyms:
defence
,
defence reaction
,
defense
,
defense mechanism
,
defense reaction
.
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