Synonyms 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

   Synonyms:
   defense team, defence mechanism, defensive structure, demurrer, defence reaction, vindication, defense reaction, defense lawyers, defending team, denial, defense force, refutation, defensive measure, defence, defense, defence force

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Adam Borland:

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

5. 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.