25 Synonyms for Defense mechanism: zigzag

defense mechanism (25 synonym found)

Defense mechanism has 25 synonyms. The top synonyms for defense mechanism are zigzag, circumvention, nonintervention, self-defense, self-protection, self-preservation, forestallment, sidetracking and 17 more. Another word for defense mechanism is zigzag. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for defense mechanism?

A common synonym for defense mechanism is zigzag. Other synonyms include circumvention, nonintervention, self-defense, self-protection.

How many synonyms does defense mechanism have?

Defense mechanism has 25 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does defense mechanism mean?

(n): (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

Definition of defense mechanism:

(n) : (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

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