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defense mechanism
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defenses
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deterrent capacity
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ego defenses
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escape mechanism
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fix(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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guarding(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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insurance(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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invulnerability(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
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negative taxis
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protecting(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
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psychological defenses
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reassurance(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
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refuge(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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resistance
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safeguard(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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safekeeping(care, guard, shield, protection, defense)
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safety(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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salvation(care, guard, shield, defense, security)
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screen(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
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