blistering attack
Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words
Describes a very fierce or angry verbal or physical attack.
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- The opposition leader launched a blistering attack on the government's new economic policy.
- After the scandal broke, the celebrity faced a blistering attack from the tabloid press.
- In her closing argument, the lawyer delivered a blistering attack on the witness's testimony.
- The film critic's review was essentially a blistering attack on the director's artistic choices.
- During the debate, he unleashed a blistering attack on his opponent's voting record.
- The infantry faced a blistering attack from enemy artillery but held their position.
- Her latest book is a blistering attack on the injustices within the fashion industry.
- The CEO's email was a blistering attack on the employees who leaked the confidential memo.
- The team's forward made a blistering attack on the goal in the final seconds of the match.
- He was unprepared for the blistering attack on his character during the public meeting.