Escape Mechanism (Noun)
Meaning
A form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His constant joking was an escape mechanism that helped him avoid dealing with his mother's terminal illness.
- The celebrity's partying was widely seen as an escape mechanism to cope with the pressures of fame.
- Excessive internet browsing can be an escape mechanism for people who are avoiding the stresses of their daily lives.
- She developed a shopping addiction as an escape mechanism from her troubled marriage.
- For many students, video games can serve as an escape mechanism from the stress and anxiety of academic pressure.