escape mechanism
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nounDefinition of ESCAPE MECHANISM
: a mode of behavior or thinking adopted to evade unpleasant facts or responsibilities
See Examples of ESCAPE MECHANISM
- She uses humor as an escape mechanism.
- Football gives him an escape mechanism for his anger.
First Known Use of ESCAPE MECHANISM
1927
escape mechanism
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ESCAPE MECHANISM
: a mode of behavior or thinking adopted to evade unpleasant facts or responsibilities : defense mechanism 1
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