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siege mentality
siege mentality n (Psychology) a state of mind in which a person believes that he or she is being constantly oppressed or attacked siege′ mental`ity
n. a state of mind in which one feels attacked. Translationssiege mentality
siege mentalityThe belief that one is constantly under attack and must protect oneself from hostility. Don't be surprised if Ned reacts to you with anger—he has a siege mentality that makes it difficult for him to see anything positively. Many people living in that war-torn country have developed a siege mentality.See also: mentality, siege |