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Synonyms for Defence Mechanism (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 ((psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires):
defense, defence, defense, defense mechanism, defence reaction, defense reaction


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