Self-protection

Synonyms for "self-protection" (21 found)

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Closest matches (5)

avoidance reactiondefencedefensedefense in depthdefense mechanism

Strong matches (6)

defensesdeterrent capacityego defensesescape mechanismguard
Noun(1 words)

Related words (10)

negative taxisprotectionpsychological defensesresistanceself-defenseself-preservationthe defensiveward

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Sample sentences

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Some people buy guns for self-protection.

Source: tatoeba (9822837)

Edmundo kept a knife under his pillow for self-protection.

Source: tatoeba (11753702)

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