heartstring-puller

[US]/[ˈhɑːtstrɪŋ ˈpʊlər]/
[UK]/[ˈhɑːrtstrɪŋ ˈpʊlər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who skillfully manipulates emotions, especially to evoke sympathy or pity.; Someone who is adept at eliciting emotional responses from an audience, often in a manipulative way.

Phrases & Collocations

a heartstring-puller

heartstring-puller stories

being a heartstring-puller

heartstring-puller film

was a heartstring-puller

heartstring-puller speech

heartstring-puller moment

heartstring-puller ad

heartstring-puller performance

is a heartstring-puller

Example Sentences

the charity's campaign was a real heartstring-puller, raising significant funds.

his speech was a heartstring-puller, filled with stories of overcoming adversity.

the film's ending proved to be a powerful heartstring-puller for the audience.

she's a skilled writer, crafting heartstring-puller narratives about family.

the commercial used a classic heartstring-puller, showing adorable puppies.

the musician's performance was a heartstring-puller, evoking memories of lost loved ones.

it was a manipulative heartstring-puller, designed to elicit donations.

the documentary aimed to be a subtle heartstring-puller, raising awareness about the issue.

the politician's speech was a calculated heartstring-puller, appealing to voters' emotions.

the advertisement was a blatant heartstring-puller, exploiting vulnerable people.

the story was a masterful heartstring-puller, leaving many in tears.

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