Meaning Of The Word Defence mechanism

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Defence mechanism Meaning

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defence mechanism
countable noun: A defence mechanism is a way of behaving or thinking which is not conscious or deliberate and is an automatic reaction to unpleasant experiences or feelings such as anxiety and fear.

defence mechanism in British English
noun: a usually unconscious mental process designed to reduce the anxiety, shame, etc, associated with instinctive desires

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