Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

love-bomb

verb

lʌv bɑm

Definition

To overwhelm someone with signs of adoration and attraction, often in order to manipulate them into making an emotional commitment.

Examples

After our first date, he started to love-bomb me with texts and gifts.
She felt overwhelmed by his love-bombing, making it difficult to see the red flags.
Though charming at first, his love-bombing ended up feeling manipulative.

Meaning

Love-bombing is a tactic used to gain control over someone by showering them with affection and compliments, often at the beginning of a relationship, to create dependence and emotional attachment.