Synonyms and Antonyms for defence-mechanism
1. defence mechanism (n.)
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- projection
- idealisation
- process
- displacement
- defense
- unconscious process
- regression
- conversion
- defence
- repression
- idealization
- intellectualization
- rationalisation
- defense reaction
- psychoanalytic process
- denial
- defense mechanism
- isolation
- compensation
- rationalization
- defence reaction
- reaction formation
- intellectualisation
2. mechanism (n.)
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
3. mechanism (n.)
the technical aspects of doing something
4. mechanism (n.)
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
5. mechanism (n.)
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
6. mechanism (n.)
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
- control
- extractor
- drive line system
- steering system
- lock
- drive
- clockwork
- workings
- steering mechanism
- transport
- axis
- tape transport
- golem
- cooling system
- works
- steering linkage
- cartridge extractor
- tape drive
- cooling
- drive line
- actuator
- rotating mechanism
- gear
- radiator
- hydraulic system
- action mechanism
- axis of rotation
- controller
- delayed action
- cartridge ejector
- device
- ignition system
- gear mechanism
- cartridge remover
- fail-safe
- homing device
- film advance
- ejector
- mechanical device
- robot
- whirler
- carriage
- ignition
- action
- automaton
7. defence (n.)
a structure used to defend against attack
8. defence (n.)
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
- biological defense
- hasty defence
- defense
- biological warfare defence
- chemical defense
- biological defence
- hasty defense
- biodefense
- mining
- umbrella
- air defense
- biological warfare defense
- minelaying
- biodefence
- deliberate defence
- defensive measure
- chemical defence
- BW defence
- BW defense
- military action
- stand
- action
- deliberate defense
9. defence (n.)
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
10. defence (n.)
the justification for some act or belief
