Oblivion

coping mechanism in times of crisis

oblivion /ə-blĭv′ē-ən/ noun

  1. The condition or quality of being completely forgotten.

  2. The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness.

    “sought the great oblivion of sleep.”

  3. Official overlooking of offenses; amnesty.

  4. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness. Similar: forgetfulness

  5. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon. “an act of oblivion”

  6. The state of forgetfulness or distraction.

  7. The state of being completely forgotten.

  8. A state of permanent unconsciousness existing after death. Total forgetfulness.

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