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Definition

To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.

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In Context

  • "I love you more each day I love the music you play on my heartstrings I feel you in every way Reach for touch, you play on my heartstrings"
  • "“Why can't you just tell me? You're my only friend.” My words play on her heartstrings like I hoped they would, because her features soften."
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Also Said As

  • pull at someone's heartstrings
  • tug at someone's heartstrings