Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swingeing
adjective
/ˈswɪŋ.ɪŋ/
Definition
extremely severe or drastic; harsh or severe in impact or effect.
Examples
- After the swingeing budget cuts, many programs were left without necessary funding.
- Her swingeing remarks during the meeting left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
Meaning
The term describes actions or decisions that are intense or excessively forceful, often resulting in significant consequences.
Synonyms
- drastic
- severe
- extreme
- grave
- harsh
