DEFENCE MECHANISM Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase defence mechanism. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase defence mechanism. (close relations)

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	countermeasure				nounn
	noun • an action taken to offset another action
	reaction				nounn
	noun • (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others • an idea evoked by some experience • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body • a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude • extreme conservatism in political or social matters • doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
	response				nounn
	noun • a result • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation • the manner in which something is greeted • a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister • the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange • the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
	defence				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • the justification for some act or belief • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • protection from harm • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
	defense				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 • protection from harm • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the justification for some act or belief • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
	defence reaction				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
	defense mechanism				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
	defense reaction				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

Best Hypernyms For DEFENCE MECHANISM

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