defense mechanism (25 synonym found)

Defense mechanism has 25 synonyms. The top synonyms for defense mechanism are zigzag, avoidance reaction, jink, negative taxis, the defensive, evasiveness, psychological defenses, forestallment 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 zigzag. Other synonyms include avoidance reaction, jink, negative taxis, the defensive.

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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