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HEARTBREAKER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("heartbreaker" is a kind of...):

defeat; licking (an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A charming person who is irresponsible in emotional relationships

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("heartbreaker" is a kind of...):

beguiler; charmer (a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness))

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