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Meaning of debt trap | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A situation in which a borrower's debt obligations exceed their repayment capabilities, compelling to them to incur new debt to repay existing ones.

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Equivalents

Deutsch Schuldenfalle
Suomi velkaloukku
Svenska skuldfälla
Tiếng Việt bẫy nợ

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

debt trap diplomacy debt-ridden debtee debtholder debtlessness Debtor

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