Scorched-earth

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost. not-comparable

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

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

Etymology

See scorched earth.

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