escape mechanism

escape mechanism
noun
a form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities
Hypernyms: ↑evasion, ↑escape, ↑dodging

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noun, pl ⋯ -nisms [count]
: a way of behaving or thinking that is used to avoid unpleasant facts or problems

She uses humor as an escape mechanism.

Football gives him an escape mechanism for his anger.


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