[defense mechanism] n (1913) 1: an often unconscious mental process (as repression) that makes possible compromise solutions to personal problems
2: a defensive reaction by an organism
[defense mechanism] n (1913) 1: an often unconscious mental process (as repression) that makes possible compromise solutions to personal problems
2: a defensive reaction by an organism
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012