Meanings
How to pronounce "tough love":
AU
The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.
Alternative form of tough-love
Example Sentences
1
Sometimes parents have to use tough love to teach their children important life lessons.
2
The coach's tough love approach improved the team's performance.
3
In rehab, patients often receive tough love from their therapists to help them overcome their addictions.
4
She knew her friend needed tough love to break free from a toxic relationship.
5
The teacher used tough love to discipline the unruly students.
