English adjective: below the belt | |||
1. | below the belt disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) | ||
Samples | Her accusations were below the belt. | ||
Similar | unfair, unjust | ||
Domain category | boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism | ||
Antonyms | fair, just | ||
English adverb: below the belt | |||
1. | below the belt in an unfair manner | ||
Samples | They dealt with him unfairly. Their accusations hit below the belt. | ||
Synonyms | unfairly | ||
Antonyms | fair, clean, fairly | ||