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1. defence_reaction
noun. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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2. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
3. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] an idea evoked by some experience.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
4. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
5. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
6. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude.
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Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
7. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
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9. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.
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10. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.