A psychological defence by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

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Displacement is the psychological defense mechanism in which unacceptable or unwanted feelings are transferred from their original object onto another, often less threatening, object or person. For example, someone who is angry with their boss may instead come home and take out their anger on their family members or pets.

A Psychological Defence by Which Unacceptable Feelings Are Transferred from One