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coercive control

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Behavior used by an abusive person to gain or maintain control over another person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 脅迫控制 /胁迫控制 — behavior
  • Chinese Mandarin: 胁迫控制 (xiépò kòngzhì) — behavior
  • Finnish: kontrollointi — behavior
  • French: contrôle coercitif — behavior
  • French: emprise exercée — behavior