character defense

noun

a personality trait, as a habitual tendency to idealize or rationalize, that serves some unconscious defensive purpose.

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Nearby words

character actor, character armour, character assassination, character code, character dance, character defense, character disorder, character generator, character level, character piece, character recognition

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