intellectualization (n)
intellectualisation (n)

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type n
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def (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
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Hypernym defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
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Member of this domain - TOPIC psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
Hyponym defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence

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