Definitions

low blow

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

WEAK

insult unscrupulous attack

Example Sentences

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That’s a lie, Soboroff shot back, claiming he was insulted by the low blow.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

It sounds like a low blow, and an odd attack line in a diverse state filled with immigrants and newcomers of all kinds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Dubois' trainer Don Charles made reference to the low blow when the fighters met at a news conference before their rematch in April.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Dubois will consider himself the top contender and is desperate to have another crack at Usyk after his loss to the Ukrainian in 2023 was marred by a tight call on a low blow.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Ooh, it’s a low blow: Go to Naples, I can’t stand you.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti