stinging blow

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

a physical or metaphorical impact that causes sharp pain

stingingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

blow

Examples (10)

  • A boxer landed a stinging blow to his opponent's jaw.
  • The politician delivered a stinging blow to his rival's campaign.
  • The sudden criticism was a stinging blow to her confidence.
  • He felt a stinging blow from the unexpected rejection.
  • The economic downturn dealt a stinging blow to small businesses.
  • Despite the stinging blow to his pride, he continued to compete.
  • The news of the factory closure was a stinging blow to the community.
  • The unexpected defeat was a stinging blow for the reigning champions.
  • She bravely endured the stinging blow of betrayal.
  • The company suffered a stinging blow to its reputation after the scandal.