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Avoidance mechanism

Synonyms for "avoidance mechanism" (22 found)

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Adj, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun(18 words)

withdrawal projection resistance alienation compensation displacement rationalization isolation autism substitution negativism dissociation wishful thinking defense mechanism sublimation escapism dereism overcompensation

Noun, verb(1 words)

wish fulfillment

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Noun, verb, slang(1 words)

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