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defense mechanism

/dɪˈfɛns ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/ /dɪˈfɛns ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
noun
GeneralPsychology
  1. 1 savunma mekanizması countable

Definition (English)

An unconscious psychological strategy to protect oneself from stress or anxiety.

Example Sentences

  1. Denial is a common defense mechanism.
    İnkâr yaygın bir savunma mekanizmasıdır.
  2. Projection is a defense mechanism.
    Yansıtma bir savunma mekanizmasıdır.

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