| Main Entry: | defense mechanism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | protective activity |
Synonyms: |
conversion, defense, defense reaction, repression, sublimation, suppression, symbolization |
| Main Entry: | escape mechanism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | strategy to avoid unpleasant realities |
Synonyms: |
avoidance reaction, bunker atmosphere, bunker mentality, defense mechanism, defenses, ego defenses, negative taxis, negative tropism, psychological defenses |