What is called when someone pushes you to your limit?

Narcissists and abusers regularly use this tactic in order to gain control in relationships. To protect ourselves we have to be aware.

Q. Is it psychologically abusive to push someone’s mental limit, to deliberately prod them and provoke them to their breaking point? Also, is there a term for that? (via Quora)

A. This is a common tactic used by narcissists and abusers in order to assume power in a relationship (and justify their own poor behavior). It’s provocation. When they can push t…