defense mechanism
Pronunciation
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "defense mechanism"in English

Defense mechanism
01

an unconscious mental strategy individuals use to cope with anxiety, discomfort, or threatening emotions

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
defense mechanisms
Examples
Denial, a defense mechanism, involves refusing to accept or acknowledge the reality of a situation.
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