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coercive control
/kˌoʊˈɜːsɪv kəntɹˈoʊl/
/kˌəʊˈɜːsɪv kəntɹˈəʊl/
Coercive control
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a form of abuse where someone controls another person through threats, pressure, or fear
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Examples
The woman suffered from coercive control by her partner.
