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verb
To produce a strong emotional effect on someone, especially of compassion, love or sadness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: pull at someone's heartstrings, tug at someone's heartstrings
Antonyms: none provided
History
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