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coercive behavior

coercive behavior Coercive behavior is a repeated pattern in a close relationship in which one person uses pressure, intimidation, control, or force against a partner or spouse.

Coercive behavior is a repeated pattern in a close relationship in which one person uses pressure, intimidation, control, or force against a partner or spouse. It can occur along with physical, psychological, or sexual abuse, as well as isolation, stalking, deprivation, or reproductive control.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Intimate Partner Violence” (D000066511).
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