Stockholm Syndrome

Synonyms of Stockholm syndrome

• captivity syndrome
• capture-bonding
• trauma bonding

Antonyms of Stockholm syndrome

• independence
• resilience
• self-preservation

Collocations of Stockholm syndrome

hostage

Frequency: 80 %

The hostage exhibited symptoms of Stockholm syndrome after being held captive for weeks.

captivity

Frequency: 70 %

The victim developed Stockholm syndrome during her captivity.

bond

Frequency: 60 %

The hostage formed a strong bond with their captor due to Stockholm syndrome.

abuser

Frequency: 50 %

Despite being mistreated, the victim felt a strange loyalty to their abuser as a result of Stockholm syndrome.

Idiomatic Expressions for Stockholm syndrome

• Phrase: suffer from Stockholm syndrome
  Meaning: to have feelings of trust or affection towards someone who has mistreated or abused you
  Usage: Despite the abuse she endured, she seemed to suffer from Stockholm syndrome and continued to defend her abuser.