stinging attack

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

a very critical and hurtful verbal attack

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Examples (10)

  • The politician launched a stinging attack on his opponent during the debate.
  • Critics delivered a stinging attack on the new government policy.
  • Her response was a stinging attack on their credibility and motives.
  • He prepared a stinging attack against the company's unethical practices.
  • The editorial contained a stinging attack on the government's inaction.
  • Expect a stinging attack from the opposition during the upcoming session.
  • The journalist's article was a stinging attack on corruption within the system.
  • She endured a stinging attack from her former colleagues, but remained composed.
  • Such a stinging attack could significantly damage his reputation.
  • They responded to the accusations with a stinging attack of their own, turning the tables.