| 单词 | emotional blackmail |
| 释义 | > as lemmasemotional blackmail emotional blackmail n. manipulation of a person's emotions in order to influence his or her behaviour; an instance of this. ΚΠ 1936 Folk-lore 47 98 The man who broods and glowers in a mood of hostile isolation, and will not say what is in his mind, is committing emotional blackmail. 1969 Woman 19 Apr. 20/1 That old moan: ‘You'll be sorry when I've gone’ is a very common one. It's an emotional blackmail to keep loved ones on their toes. 2008 New Statesman 12 May 20/1 Those who support a woman's right to choose whether to give birth are appalled by new state laws that apply emotional blackmail to women who are often already in a confused or conflicted mental state. < as lemmas |
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