scorched-earth

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

See scorched earth.

Adjective[edit]

scorched-earth (not comparable)

  1. Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost.
    The scorched-earth ad campaign directed at her opponent didn't win her many votes.
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