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that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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defense, defence, defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction go
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
compensation
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
noun.process
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overcompensation go
(psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite