fatal attraction

noun

The situation where a person is romantically attracted to another by qualities likely to contribute to the breakup of the relationship.

Meanings

nounfatal attraction (countable and uncountable, plural fatal attractions)

plural fatal attractions

  1. countableuncountableThe situation where a person is romantically attracted to another by qualities likely to contribute to the breakup of the relationship.
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APA

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Chicago

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