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love bombing

/ˈlʌv bɒmɪŋ/

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New words noun

Overwhelming early affection used to gain influence over a partner.

Flowers every day in week one - that's love bombing, not romance.

Origin: Coined in the 1970s; revived by therapy-speak TikTok.

Topic: Dating & friendship in New words and slang

New words noun

Overwhelming someone with affection early on to gain control.

The love-bombing felt flattering until the demands began.

Similar: overwhelming affection

Origin: Originally a cult-recruitment term.

Topic: Relationships in New words and slang

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