Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: defence mechanism

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After Chamisa ran an obfuscation defence mechanism over his new structures, Mnangagwa has created the latest saboteur Mr. Sengezo Tshabangu, with whom he is now accusing Chamisa of losing a court case because of ‘failure at setting up structures.’

Source: https://www.zimeye.net/2023/11/05/hopewell-blames-chamisa-after-mnangagwas-destruction-of-structures-since-1975-2023-chinono-a-journalist-or-a-daddyist-on-eds-behalf/

As a defence mechanism, she says, their mothers will throw the babies out of the pouch if they feel threatened – like if humans get a little too close.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/sydney-to-base-vast-new-sanctuary-on-mulligans-flat-model-including-bettongs/639288

“My body’s got a defence mechanism - as another way of trying to defend it from things that are stressing me out it removes the memories.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23380285.weymouth-college-student-thomas-hepburn-collects-award/?ref=rss

The fulmars, who nest on the ledges on the stack, have a defence mechanism where they vomit a red, oily substance at climbers, who they see as intruders.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66750459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

This is the body’s natural defence mechanism and if you haven’t drunk much alcohol before you find yourself vomiting, it could mean your drink has been spiked.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23762590.4-signs-drink-may-spiked/?ref=rss