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Scorched-earth

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Scorched-earth is an adjective meaning Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost.

Meaning

Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost.

Example Sentences

The scorched-earth ad campaign directed at her opponent didn't win her many votes.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cutthroat, take-no-prisoners, firescorched, seared, conflagrated, bare-knuckle.

cutthroattake-no-prisonersfirescorchedsearedconflagratedbare-knuckleincendiarybloodysavagehardballblood-and-gutsholocaustedbrutalablastrip-and-tearbarn-burning

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