defence mechanism


Definition: Meaning of, defence mechanism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈfɛns ˈmɛk(ə)nɪz(ə)m /

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defence mechanism defence mechanisms
[British English] defense mechanism [American English] [countable]
  1. a process in your brain that makes you forget things that are painful for you to think about
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  2. a reaction in your body that protects you from an illness or danger
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