below the belt

Speech parts

1. below the belt - Adverb

2. below the belt - Phrase

3. below the belt - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)

in an unfair manner

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

unfairly low crooked mean terrible foul dirty improper unjust fraudulent cowardly unscrupulous dishonest deceitful dishonorable
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Antonyms

legal proper fair fairly legally morally
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Examples

The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt. Konrad Adenauer

her accusations were below the belt Source: Internet

they dealt with him unfairly Source: Internet

their accusations hit below the belt Source: Internet

A belt worn over the torso represents the lower limit of punches – any boxer repeatedly landing low blows below the belt is disqualified. Source: Internet

In general, boxers are prohibited from hitting below the belt, holding, tripping, pushing, biting, or spitting. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

below the belt

Close letter words and terms

below stairs below standard below strength below the breadline below the fold below the gangway