Pronunciation: /lʌv ˈbɑmɪŋ/
noun a manipulative tactic used in abusive relationships where one person overwhelms the other with excessive displays of affection and attention
A1 Love bombing is when someone gives you a lot of compliments and attention to make you feel special.
A2 She fell for his love bombing tactics and believed he truly cared for her.
B1 Love bombing can be a manipulative tactic used by narcissists to gain control over their victims.
B2 It's important to be aware of the signs of love bombing in a new relationship to avoid getting hurt.
C1 The concept of love bombing is often discussed in psychology and relationship counseling sessions.
C2 Victims of love bombing may struggle to trust others and form healthy relationships in the future.
verb to engage in the manipulative tactic of love bombing
A1 She love bombs her new boyfriend with constant compliments and gifts.
A2 They love bomb their customers with special offers and discounts.
B1 The company decided to love bomb the market with a new advertising campaign.
B2 The politician was accused of love bombing the voters with promises he couldn't keep.
C1 The cult leader used love bombing to manipulate his followers into unquestioning loyalty.
C2 The company's marketing team strategically love bombs potential clients to win their business.
formal Love bombing is a manipulative tactic used by some individuals to gain control over others by showering them with excessive affection and attention.
informal I heard she's been love bombing him with gifts and compliments to win him over.
slang She's totally love bombing him to get what she wants.
figurative The company's marketing team is love bombing their customers with promotional emails.
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