DEFENSE MECHANISM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Defense Mechanism.
Defense Mechanism - as a noun
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defence13defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense11defense reactionHypernyms (Closely Related)
process11unconscious processpsychoanalytic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Using humor as a defense mechanism, she laughed off the embarrassing situation."
"His aggressive behavior was just a defense mechanism to protect himself from getting hurt."
"Crying can be a defense mechanism to release emotions and cope with stress."
"Denial is a common defense mechanism used to avoid accepting an uncomfortable reality."
"She used rationalization as a defense mechanism to justify her actions."
