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n. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) n. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behav…

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  1. n. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) n. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors n. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury