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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hard-hitting, trenchantadjective

    characterized by or full of force and vigor

    "a hard-hitting expose"; "a trenchant argument"

  2. hard-hitting, high-pressureadjective

    aggressively and persistently persuasive

    "a hard-hitting advertising campaign"; "a high-pressure salesman"

Wiktionary

  1. hard-hittingadjective

    Aggressively vigorous or forceful

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  1. hard-hitting

    Hard-hitting is an adjective referring to something that is powerful, forceful, or uncompromising, often intended to make a strong impression or have a significant impact. It's commonly used to describe investigative journalism, criticism, or a strong blow in sports, like boxing. For example, a hard-hitting report or interview is one that asks tough questions and doesn't shy from controversial topics. It can also refer to conveying clear, straightforward, and often harsh or severe message or content.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hard-hitting in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hard-hitting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of hard-hitting in a Sentence

  1. Donald Trump:

    Over the past year we have levied the highest sanctions ever imposed on Hezbollah -- in a single year, by far. Just a few moments ago, I signed legislation imposing even more hard-hitting sanctions on Hezbollah to further starve them of their funds. And they are starving for them.

  2. Vice President Joe Biden:

    Ron Dermer said. While the White House is re-evaluating how to rebuild its relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have met with prominent Jewish leaders and organizations to reassure them they deal will not put Israel at risk. This isn't a grand bargain between the United States and Iran, it's based on hard-hitting, hard-headed compromises and assessments.

  3. Monica Roberts:

    We pleaded for canvassing in our neighborhoods, pro-HERO ads on Houston black radio stations and hard-hitting attacks to destroy the only card our haters had to play in the bathroom meme.

  4. Dean Baquet:

    We have always had a rule saying reporters should be wary of going on very clearly opinionated shows, it isn't meant as a commentary on any show, just our view that hard-hitting stories like the ones we are doing should stand on their own.

  5. Andrey Rublev:

    He's one of the most hard-hitting players on tour. Out of every position, he can hit a winner, he's somebody that is very young still but always is working and always is improving.


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