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HARD-HITTING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hard-hitting mean?
• HARD-HITTING (adjective)
The adjective HARD-HITTING has 2 senses:
1. characterized by or full of force and vigor
2. aggressively and persistently persuasive
Familiarity information: HARD-HITTING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by or full of force and vigor
Synonyms:
hard-hitting; trenchant
Context example:
a trenchant argument
Similar:
effective; effectual; efficacious (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Aggressively and persistently persuasive
Synonyms:
hard-hitting; high-pressure
Context example:
a high-pressure salesman
Similar:
aggressive (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)
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