Definitions for defense mechanism
de·fense mech·a·nism

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1. defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defencenoun

   (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

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1. defense mechanismnoun

   A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations.

2. defense mechanismnoun

   An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies.

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1. defense mechanism

   A defense mechanism is a subconscious psychological strategy used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety, stress, or uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. These mechanisms can help manage emotional conflict or external stressors that may be perceived as threatening. Examples include but are not limited to denial, repression, projection, displacement, and rationalization.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of defense mechanism in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of defense mechanism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of defense mechanism in a Sentence

1. Nikita Malik:

   Whether it's a game-changer is really going to depend on what is the reaction -- are the ISIS fanboys and the rank and file going to celebrate this woman? Or are they going to say, 'We really don't approve. We prefer our women at home, under the veil, cooking, cleaning and giving birth to little mujahideen'? it was done more of a defense mechanism rather than as an act of violence. Islamic State has said in its propaganda many times women are to remain in the home and really their participation in jihad is more nurturing role as a mother and a wife.

2. Mia Bloom:

   It was done more of a defense mechanism rather than as an act of violence. Islamic State has said in its propaganda many times women are to remain in the home and really their participation in jihad is more nurturing role as a mother and a wife.

3. Adam Borland:

   Healthy paranoia or healthy anxiety can keep us aware and alert as a defense mechanism and protect ourselves from potential threats.

4. James Alan Fox:

   Women tend to see violence as a last resort, as a self-defense mechanism. You use violence if you have to, if there's no other way out, men tend to use violence as an offensive weapon, to show them who's boss.

5. Ryan Reynolds:

   When the curtain opens, I turn on this knucklehead, and he kind of takes over and goes away again once I walk off set, that’s that great self-defense mechanism.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=defense mechanism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Defense_Mechanism
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