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Synonyms for defense mechanism

Grammar : Noun

Définition of defense mechanism

noun protective activity

Example sentences :

He wondered if his exasperation was real or merely a defense mechanism.
Extract from : « The Lani People » by J. F. Bone

I have said that the hostility of the crowd is a sort of "defense mechanism."
Extract from : « The Behavior of Crowds » by Everett Dean Martin

Late afternoon of the next day, my defense mechanism was ready.
Extract from : « The Telenizer » by Don Thompson

It's a sort of defense mechanism, Doc says, against the disappointments of this life.
Extract from : « To Remember Charlie By » by Roger Dee

The crowds delusion of persecution, conspiracy, or oppression is thus a defense mechanism of this nature.
Extract from : « The Behavior of Crowds » by Everett Dean Martin

Although the musk is probably distasteful to predators, repellent odor alone seems to be of doubtful value as a defense mechanism.
Extract from : « Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz » by John M. Legler

He knew that he was merely a defense mechanism, to ward off fear: for, it wasn't true.
Extract from : « My Shipmate--Columbus » by Stephen Wilder

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