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Discover LudwigThe phrase "defense mechanisms" is correct and commonly used in written English
It refers to psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from perceived threats, harm, or discomfort. Example: "John's aggressive behavior towards authority figures is a result of his deep-rooted defense mechanisms stemming from childhood trauma."
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defense mechanisms
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Plural of defense mechanism
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Defense mechanisms seem rusted in place.
"If you have all your defense mechanisms up......
They theorize that these doses protect against cancer by activating cells' natural defense mechanisms.
Once in position, defense mechanisms set in among those in line.
Black humor is one of the great defense mechanisms these guys have.
As the shock of Michael Jackson's death settles in, the defense mechanisms also settle in.
"Nowadays you have defense mechanisms.
Complex defense mechanisms in this tissue prevent colonization and infection.
The inflammatory reaction is one of the body's defense mechanisms.
It had significant associations with several defense mechanisms.
However, in injury conditions these defense mechanisms are impaired.
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