The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DENIAL which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2018.
Common defense mechanism crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DENIAL | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Common defense mechanism
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- denial
- alibi
- conversion
- defence
- ego
- ink
- displacement
- projection
- rationalisation
- rationalization
- regression
- isolation
Crossword Answer definitions
DENIAL noun- The negation in logic.
- A refusal to comply with a request.
- An assertion of untruth.
- Refusal to believe a problem exists
- A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
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