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- [dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens mek-uh-niz-uh m]
- /dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm/
- /dɪˈfens ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens mek-uh-niz-uh m]
- /dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of defense mechanism words
- countable noun defense mechanism A defense 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. 3
- noun defense mechanism any self-protective physiological system or reaction of an organism 3
- noun defense mechanism any thought process, as repression, introjection, or sublimation, unconsciously used by an individual as a defense against feelings of guilt, anxiety, shame, etc. 3
- noun defense mechanism Physiology. the defensive reaction of an organism, as against a pathogenic microorganism. 1
- noun defense mechanism Psychology. an unconscious process, as denial, that protects an individual from unacceptable or painful ideas or impulses. 1
- noun defense mechanism (psychology) A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations. 0
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Origin of defense mechanism
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95
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Parts of speech for Defense mechanism
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defense mechanism popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
defense mechanism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defense mechanism
noun defense mechanism
- conversion — Conversion is the act or process of changing something into a different state or form.
- defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
- repression — the act of repressing; state of being repressed.
- suppression — the act of suppressing.
- sublimation — Psychology. the diversion of the energy of a sexual or other biological impulse from its immediate goal to one of a more acceptable social, moral, or aesthetic nature or use.
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