Stockholm
/ˈstɒkhɒlm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Stockholms · Stockholming · Stockholmed
Meaning · English
To suffer from Stockholm syndrome; to form an emotional bond or identification with one's captor or oppressor, also, to form such a bond with one's victim.
Verb
Examples
A negotiator must never Stockholm with hostages.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Stockholm” mean?
To suffer from Stockholm syndrome; to form an emotional bond or identification with one's captor or oppressor, also, to form such a bond with one's victim.
Is “Stockholm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.