body blow

bod·y blow

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bod-ee bloh]
- /ˈbɒd i bloʊ/
- /ˈbɒdi bləʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee bloh]
- /ˈbɒd i bloʊ/

Definitions of body blow words

countable noun body blow A body blow is something that causes great disappointment and difficulty to someone who is trying to achieve something. 3
noun body blow a blow to the body of an opponent 3
noun body blow a severe disappointment or setback 3
noun body blow a blow driven to the opponent's body between the breastbone and the navel. 1
noun body blow any action that causes severe damage, losses, etc.: Our business received a body blow in the recession. 1
noun body blow boxing: hit, punch to the body 1

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Origin of body blow

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Body blow

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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body blow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for body blow

noun body blow

deathblow — a thing or event that destroys life or hope, esp suddenly

Just one Synonym for body blow