"defence mechanism" meaning in All languages combined

See defence mechanism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: defence mechanisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} defence mechanism (plural defence mechanisms)
  1. (British spelling) alternative form of defense mechanism Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: defense mechanism
    Sense id: en-defence_mechanism-en-noun-7hsnVApn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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