Defense Mechanism (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Defense
• Defence
• Defense Reaction
• Defence Mechanism
• Defence Reaction

Hypernyms

• Unconscious Process

Hyponyms

• Rationalisation
• Idealisation
• Intellectualisation