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noun • the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) • the act of asserting that something alleged is not true • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him | ||||||||
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noun • an official who carries a mace of office • (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization • spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed • a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority | ||||||||
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noun • ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water | ||||||||
Defense Mechanism Crossword Clue
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DENIAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DENIAL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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