English Explanatory Dictionary

tough love

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.

verb

Alternative form of tough-love.

Pronunciation

En-au-tough love.ogg

Word forms

tough love tough loves tough loving tough loved

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