blow
noun, verb72 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
hard blow7.8
Refers to a forceful physical impact.
heavy blow7.5
Refers to a forceful physical impact.
A setback that is extremely damaging.
A setback that is extremely damaging.
fatal blow6.8
A blow that causes death.
deadly blow6.5
A blow that causes death.
a blow lands6.0
Used when a hit successfully connects with its target.
a blow falls5.8
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.
deal a blow7.5
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.