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below the belt

DEFINITIONS OF: below the belt

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adj disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)

“her accusations were below the belt
Synonyms
unfair, unjust
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

adv in an unfair manner

“their accusations hit below the belt
Synonyms:
unfairly
Antonyms:
clean, fair, fairly
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
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