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low blow
low blown.1. Sports An illegal blow in boxing that lands below the opponent's waist.2. An unscrupulous attack; an insult.low′ blow′
n. 1. an illegal blow below an opponent's waist in boxing. 2. an unfair or unsportsmanlike criticism or attack. [1950–55] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | low blow - unscrupulous abusecontumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" |
Translationslow blow
low blow1. Literally, a punch or blow struck beneath one's navel or belt line, typically considered unfair or unsportsmanlike. I stood up to confront the man for taking the money, but he landed a low blow and ran off while I was stunned. OK, I want a good, clean fight—no low blows, you hear me?2. An attack or insult on someone that is considered particularly unscrupulous, unfair, or underhanded. I thought their campaign ad bringing up my divorce was an especially low blow. That's a low blow, Jeff. I simply couldn't afford to help pay for Mom's treatment at the time, and you know that!See also: blow, lowlow blowAn unscrupulous attack; an insult. For example, When my roommate moved out without a word of warning, leaving me to pay the entire rent, that was a low blow , or She wanted to win the argument, but bringing up his failed marriage was a low blow. This term alludes to the illegal practice of hitting an opponent in boxing below the belt. [c. 1950] See also: blow, lowlow blow n. an unfair blow. (see also hit (someone) below the belt.) Coming in like that unannounced was a pretty low blow. See also: blow, lowlow blow
Words related to low blownoun unscrupulous abuseRelated Words- contumely
- insult
- revilement
- vilification
- abuse
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