crushing blow



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crushing blow

A major defeat or setback that is devastating to the goals of a person, group, or organization. The team's loss last Sunday was a crushing blow to their chances for a championship. Failing that test was a crushing blow to my hopes for an honors degree.
See also: blow, crush

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÁStrÍ&Eth;Ur-Icelandic
Jayant-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Placida-Late Roman, Italian
BraidyBRAY-deeEnglish (Rare)
JalenJAY-linAfrican American (Modern)
NestoriNES-to-reeFinnish