heartbreaker

Love's cruel destroyer

A heartbreaker is someone who causes romantic disappointment or emotional pain, typically by ending a relationship or failing to return affection: She's a heartbreaker—left a trail of broken hearts across three states.

The word can also describe a devastating loss or near-miss: That last-second field goal was a real heartbreaker for the home crowd.

seducer

lothario

Habitual seducer of women

womanizer · ladykiller · coquette · temptress · femme fatale · siren · enchantress · seductress · vixen · Don Juan

pain

heartache

Deep emotional distress

lovesickness · brokenhearted · despair · tears · longing · yearning · pining · loss · grief · sorrow

betrayer

cheater

One who acts dishonestly

backstabber · ghost · player · love rat · double-crosser · abandoner · betrayer · infidelity · treachery · deceit

ballad

torch song

Sentimental song of longing

sad song · lament · serenade · melody · chorus · lyrics · crooner · soulful · vocalist · acoustic

allure

irresistible

Impossible to withstand

mesmerizing · enticing · alluring · smoldering · sultry · charismatic · enchanting · hypnotic · seductive · provocative

Categories
Opposites
emotional impact on others

heartbreakerhealer

One who restores health

comforter · sweetheart · blessing · consoler · soother

romantic fidelity and commitment

heartbreakertrue love

Authentic romantic connection

soulmate · keeper · faithful wife · rock · monogamist

romantic outcome for the pursuer

heartbreakerdream come true

Desired outcome finally happening

answered prayer · the one · catch · sure thing

Phrases
Family

heartbreak, heartbreaking, heartbreakers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG