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escape mechanism
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escape mechanism
(noun)
escape mechanism
noun
plural
escape mechanisms
escape mechanism
noun
plural
escape mechanisms
Britannica Dictionary definition of ESCAPE MECHANISM
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a way of behaving or thinking that is used to avoid unpleasant facts or problems
She uses humor as an
escape mechanism
.
Football gives him an
escape mechanism
for his anger.
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