Intellectualization

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
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