Love-bombing

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of love bombing. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "New guidance on how to prosecute abusive partners for controlling and coercive behaviour has highlighted the phenomenon of love-bombing, a tactic used by suspects to confuse victims and gain more control."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of love-bomb form-of, gerund, participle, present

Example

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"New guidance on how to prosecute abusive partners for controlling and coercive behaviour has highlighted the phenomenon of love-bombing, a tactic used by suspects to confuse victims and gain more control."

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