Love Bomber

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /lʌv ˈbɑːmər/

Definitions of love bomber

noun a person who uses excessive affection and attention to manipulate and control their partner in a romantic relationship

Example Sentences

A1 A love bomber is someone who showers you with affection and attention to manipulate you.

A2 I heard that she was a love bomber, always saying sweet things to get what she wants.

B1 The love bomber was skilled at making his partner feel special and important.

B2 She realized too late that he was a love bomber, only pretending to care about her.

C1 The love bomber's tactics of excessive flattery and gifts can be harmful in relationships.

C2 It can be difficult to recognize a love bomber at first, as their behavior can seem genuine and caring.

Examples of love bomber in a Sentence

formal The love bomber used excessive praise and attention to manipulate their partner.

informal Watch out for that love bomber, they might be trying to control you with affection.

slang I heard she's a total love bomber, always showering her boyfriend with gifts and compliments.

figurative The politician was a master love bomber, using charm and flattery to win over voters.

Grammatical Forms of love bomber

past tense

loved

plural

love bombers

comparative

more love bombing

superlative

most love bombing

present tense

love bombs

future tense

will love bomb

perfect tense

have loved bombed

continuous tense

is love bombing

singular

love bomber

positive degree

love bombing

infinitive

to love bomb

gerund

loving bombing

participle

loved bombing

Origin and Evolution of love bomber

First Known Use: 1965 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'love bomber' originated in the field of psychology to describe individuals who use excessive affection and attention to manipulate or control others.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of cults and abusive relationships, the term has since evolved to also describe individuals who excessively shower someone with love and attention in a romantic relationship.