defense vs defense mechanism

defense

noun
  • A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense. 

  • Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military. 

  • The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding. 

  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury. 

  • The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case. 

  • The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense. 

defense mechanism

noun
  • A psychological strategy used unconsciously by people to cope with harmful or stressful situations. 

  • An automatic reaction of the body against foreign antibodies. 

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