defense mechanism (25 synonym found)

Defense mechanism has 25 synonyms. The top synonyms for defense mechanism are psychological defenses, deterrent capacity, avoidance reaction, self-preservation, avoiding reaction, defense in depth, self-protection, nonintervention and 17 more. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for defense mechanism?

A common synonym for defense mechanism is psychological defenses. Other synonyms include deterrent capacity, avoidance reaction, self-preservation, avoiding reaction.

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