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View synonyms for escape mechanism
escape mechanism
noun
, Psychology.
- a means of avoiding an unpleasant life situation, as daydreaming.
escape mechanism
noun
- psychol any emotional or mental mechanism that enables a person to avoid acknowledging unpleasant or threatening realities See also escapism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of escape mechanism1
First recorded in 1930–35
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Example Sentences
So how do the lizards activate their escape mechanism when needed?
From Science Magazine
This magical escape mechanism helps you brace for the discomfort of, say, an inevitable murder, awkward dialogue or the horrifying extracurricular activities of “Euphoria’s” troubled teens.
From Washington Post
"It was my escape mechanism," she told the programme.
From BBC
They need that escape mechanism from how harsh life can be.”
From The Guardian
"It's not an aggressive attack, it's an escape mechanism," explains Shears.
From BBC
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