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deˈfence mechanism
German translation of
deˈfence mechanism
n.
[Physiol., Psych.]
Abwehrmechanismus
Nearby words
dazzle
DC
de luxe
deˈcided
deˈfeatist
deˈfence mechanism
deˈfenceless
deˈfender
deˈgree course
deˈlete key
deˈliberately
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