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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOW BLOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    low blow. noun [ C usually singular ] uk / ˌləʊ ˈbləʊ / us / ˌloʊ ˈbloʊ / Add to word list. a criticism or unkind act that is unexpected and unfair: Criticizing his wife’s family was a low blow. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing. anathematize. animadversion. aspersion. aw. backbite. barrel. bash. belabour. boo.

  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › low blowLow blow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 16, 2024 · noun. : an unprincipled attack. gossip column that landed one low blow after another James Fallows. Examples of low blow in a Sentence. Firing her on her birthday was really a low blow.

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  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOW BLOW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a criticism or unkind act that is unexpected and unfair: Criticizing his wife’s family was a low blow. (Definition of low blow from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of low blow.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOW BLOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. boxing. an unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent's waist. 2. a criticism or attack deemed to be unwarranted and unprincipled. It was a low blow, and possibly a political misjudgment to quash a rebellion that could humiliate the prime minister. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › low-blowLOW BLOW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Low blow definition: (in boxing) an illegal blow below the waist of an opponent.. See examples of LOW BLOW used in a sentence.

  7. www.sportskeeda.com › mma › news-what-low-blow-boxing-theDaniel Dubois: What is a low blow in boxing, the controversial...

    Aug 27, 2023 · A low blow is defined as an illegal strike that lands below a fighter's waist. The incident took place in the fifth round of the fight where Dubois hit Usyk with a body shot.

  8. crossidiomas.com › low-blowUnderstanding the Idiom: "low blow" - Meaning, Origins, and Usage

    The idiom “low blow” is a commonly used expression in English language, which refers to an unfair or unethical attack on someone’s character or actions. This phrase can be used in various contexts such as sports, politics, business, and personal relationships.