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- noun The act of one who wrecks a
home ; the break-up of a married couple, especially of a family, by tempting either out of their commitment.
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Examples
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You were a tyrant as mayor and I expect with the homewrecking shrew at your side it will be a lot worst.
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I picked up a Life Magazine that had on its cover the story about the homewrecking Elizabeth Taylor stealing Eddie Fisher from America's sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds.
Martha Frankel: RIP, Ms. Taylor Martha Frankel 2011
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I picked up a Life Magazine that had on its cover the story about the homewrecking Elizabeth Taylor stealing Eddie Fisher from America's sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds.
Martha Frankel: RIP, Ms. Taylor Martha Frankel 2011
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For those who care: We hate to give this homewrecking pigeonhead any airtime, but word on the streets is Miami-based model/escort Carmen Ortega is the woman behind the Reggie Bush/Kim Kardashian breakup.
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His mistress is nothing more than a homewrecking hooker with NO morals equal to the lack of morality on his part.
Business as usual for embattled South Carolina governor 2009
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From her track record, she seems to be excellent with her homewrecking skills.
Strait-Jacket (1964) 2010
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In reality, Aniston's seamless fit into working-class roles and girl-next-door identity earned her more loyal followers than any homewrecking Academy Award winner ever could.
Jason Notte: Thank You, Marley & Me, For Bringing Jennifer Aniston back 2009
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McCain DUMPED his grievously injured wife and ran off wih a homewrecking blonde heiress whose daddy gave her her millions.
McCain Campaign Response: Obama Worries About Arugula, Vacations In Hawaii 2009
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I think you're right about modern readers and adultery - they don't like it, so it is problematic to have a protagonist who is not only homewrecking on the queen but cheating on a hubby to boot.
Mistress of the Sun, by Sandra Gulland. Book review Carla 2009
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My hubby, Scott Erickson, was a 17 year MLB pitcher who was successful (named as an All Star, was a World Series champ in '91 and threw the first no-hitter in the Metrodome), but more importantly to potential homewrecking skanks ... he made a lot of money and he's hot.
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