pain compliance

noun

The use of painful stimulus to control a subject, including the use of pressure on painful areas, hyperextension or hyperflexion, weapons, or chemical irritants.

Meanings

nounpain compliance (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of painful stimulus to control a subject, including the use of pressure on painful areas, hyperextension or hyperflexion, weapons, or chemical irritants.
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“pain compliance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pain%20compliance. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pain compliance,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pain%20compliance.

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