Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devastating blow
phrase
/ˈdɛv.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ bloʊ/
Definition
A severe or damaging impact or event that causes significant harm or destruction.
Examples
- The earthquake delivered a devastating blow to the already fragile infrastructure of the city.
- Her sudden resignation was a devastating blow to the team’s morale.
- The loss of the championship was a devastating blow to the players who had trained so hard.
Meaning
The term refers to a blow, either literal or metaphorical, that causes great suffering, loss, or upheaval.
Synonyms
- catastrophic impact
- severe setback
- crushing defeat
- destructive event
