defense mechanism
Example Sentences
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But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
For Divon, Pallywood is less a conspiracy theory than a psychological defense mechanism.
From Slate ● May 30, 2025
Maybe that’s shock or some sort defense mechanism, or shutting down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
It is important to remember that inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
It just about shattered every defense mechanism and every pretext I had against going to school.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
