Assertion: immature defense | /r/CapableOf | evolve into reaction formation
Facets:
value: gradually
type: MANNER
value: with time
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Thus, for example, the immature defense of adolescent acting out (e. ., impulsive shoplifting) may with time gradually evolve into reaction formation (becoming a strict policeman) and finally into mature (becoming a volunteer teacher in the local prison).