# heartbreak vs heartbreaker

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### heartbreak
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪk/ · frequency rank #17,378*
Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.

### heartbreaker
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ · frequency rank #44,835*
Someone or something that breaks someone's heart, as:

## Source
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