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BELOW THE BELT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
Example:
her accusations were below the belt
Classified under:
Similar:
unfair; unjust (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception)
Domain category:
boxing; fisticuffs; pugilism (fighting with the fists)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unfair manner
Example:
their accusations hit below the belt
Synonyms:
below the belt; unfairly
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