1. defence mechanism

noun. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
Synonyms
regression repression intellectualisation rationalization reaction formation intellectualization defense mechanism displacement compensation idealisation denial projection defence reaction defense psychoanalytic process idealization isolation process conversion rationalisation unconscious process defense reaction defence
Antonyms
normality affirmative prosecution question offence

2. mechanism

noun. (ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
Synonyms
chemical change chemical mechanism biochemical mechanism chemical action chemical process
Antonyms
stabilization inactiveness dormant inaction defense
Etymology
mechanism (English)
mechanismus (Latin)

3. mechanism

noun. (ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) The technical aspects of doing something.
Synonyms
carrying out carrying into action execution performance mechanics
Antonyms
inactivity derestrict powerlessness unrestraint intemperance
Etymology
mechanism (English)
mechanismus (Latin)

4. mechanism

noun. (ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
Synonyms
biological clock transmission mechanism natural object barrier
Antonyms
artifact activation sink source stabilisation
Etymology
mechanism (English)
mechanismus (Latin)

5. mechanism

noun. (ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
Synonyms
philosophical theory philosophical doctrine
Antonyms
attract nonalignment rotor
Etymology
mechanism (English)
mechanismus (Latin)

6. mechanism

noun. (ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
Synonyms
control tape transport whirler drive line system action mechanism drive steering mechanism automaton controller cooling system axis gear cartridge remover axis of rotation device golem cooling gear mechanism ejector actuator ignition system mechanical device drive line hydraulic system clockwork works robot delayed action extractor tape drive steering linkage steering system action fail-safe workings carriage ignition film advance lock radiator transport cartridge ejector rotating mechanism homing device cartridge extractor
Antonyms
indiscipline unskillfulness stay in place walk pull
Etymology
mechanism (English)
mechanismus (Latin)

7. defence

noun. (dɪˈfɛns) (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
Synonyms
defending team team squad defense
Antonyms
offence offense fast movability looseness

8. defence

noun. (dɪˈfɛns) Protection from harm.
Synonyms
protection defense
Antonyms
forbid sit down lie

9. defence

noun. (dɪˈfɛns) (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.
Synonyms
defensive measure chemical defense military action biological warfare defence biological defence biological defense mining hasty defense biodefence air defense umbrella biological warfare defense biodefense BW defence deliberate defense hasty defence stand chemical defence deliberate defence action defense minelaying BW defense
Antonyms
sit lie down yield surrender change

10. defence

noun. (dɪˈfɛns) The defendant and his legal advisors collectively.
Synonyms
collection accumulation aggregation defense team defense lawyers assemblage defense
Antonyms
prosecution decrement evolution ride slow
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