double bind (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (psychology) an unresolvable dilemma
def situation in which a person receives contradictory messages from a person who is very powerful
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Hypernym dilemma, quandary
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
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Hyponym dilemma, quandary
Member of this domain - TOPIC psychology, psychological science

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