low blow

Noun

Meaning

unscrupulous abuse

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

barb injury abuse slight crack libel insult defamation slander affront slur jibe indignity sucker punch dirty trick

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Antonyms

supreme first top congratulations adore respect

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Hypernyms

abuse insult contumely revilement vilification

Examples

I am just thinking how unfair it is of you to quote their own words. It is a low blow to use what ExxonMobil has actually said against them. I mean, that is kind of a cheap shot, don't you think? Joe Barton

It's settled, then," Grace said. She turned back to Nick. "Take the Jag to the car wash and for heaven's sake clean the McDonald's Happy Meal boxes out of it." "Hey," Nick said, his face offended. "That's a low blow. Those boxes are collectibles. Sherrilyn Kenyon

Close letter words and terms

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