siege mentality
siege mentality
noun
a state of mind whereby one believes that one is being constantly attacked, oppressed, or isolated.
Also called bun·ker men·tal·i·ty.
Origin:
1965–70
1965–70
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| siege mentality | |
| —n | |
| a state of mind in which a person believes that he or she is being constantly oppressed or attacked | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | siege mentality |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a defensive or paranoid attitude; a state of being overly fearful |
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