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

Alternative form of tough-love

A song about love; a song that expresses amorous feelings.

(uncountable) The form of romantic affection that is considered pure and wholly positive, not just based on feelings of lust and sex.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of make love

(film, literature) One who is of interest as a (potential) partner in love. / A romantic relationship; a romance. / (film, literature) A romantic plot or subplot in a film or book.

For any reason whatsoever.

(slang) The drug Viagra. / (slang) The drug ecstasy.

(geology) A seismic surface shock wave, which is also known as a Q-wave, with a lateral horizontal movement perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

Alternative spelling of love child