defences

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
  2. noun (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
  3. noun the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

Synonyms

defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence

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