'Self-preservation' definitions:
Definition of 'self-preservation'
From: WordNet
noun
Preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
Definition of 'Self-preservation'
From: GCIDE
- Self-preservation \Self`-pres`er*va"tion\, n. The preservation of one's self from destruction or injury. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'self-preservation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- avoidance reaction,
- defence,
- defense,
- defense in depth,
- defense mechanism,
- defenses,
- deterrent capacity,
- ego defenses,
- escape mechanism,
- guard,
- negative taxis,
- protection,
- psychological defenses,
- resistance,
- self-defense,
- self-protection,
- the defensive,
- ward