devastating blow

language: en

definitions

  1. A severe shock, setback, or defeat that causes great damage, destruction, or distress to a person, organization, or situation.
    en: A severe shock, setback, or defeat that causes great damage, destruction, or distress to a person, organization, or situation.
  2. An event or piece of news that causes extreme emotional pain, grief, or despair.
    en: An event or piece of news that causes extreme emotional pain, grief, or despair.
  3. A physical strike capable of causing serious injury or significant physical damage.
    en: A physical strike capable of causing serious injury or significant physical damage.

examples

  1. The sudden bankruptcy was a devastating blow to the entire community.

    The sudden bankruptcy was a devastating blow to the entire community.

  2. Losing her father was a devastating blow she never fully recovered from.

    Losing her father was a devastating blow she never fully recovered from.

  3. The soldier took a devastating blow to the chest during the battle.

    The soldier took a devastating blow to the chest during the battle.