blow

noun, verb72 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

Refers to a forceful physical impact.

Refers to a forceful physical impact.

A setback that is extremely damaging.

A setback that is extremely damaging.

A blow that causes death.

A blow that causes death.

Used when a hit successfully connects with its target.

Used when a hit or a setback occurs.

A mild or understated way of referring to a disappointment.

Figurative: to understand the general trend of a situation before acting.

To cause a setback or disappointment to someone or something.

To be hit by something or experience a setback.

To be hit by something or experience a setback.

To give a physical hit or cause a setback.

To make a bad situation less serious.

To make a bad situation less serious.