kidney-punch
Low body blow
A kidney-punch is a blow to the lower back targeting the kidneys, typically delivered from behind.
In boxing, kidney punches are illegal because they can cause serious internal injury.
The term extends to any underhanded attack: The new tariffs were a kidney-punch to the struggling industry.
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbBeat with intensity
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- stingSharp wound from insect
- winceReflexive recoil from distress
flinch · grimace · agony · bruise · swelling · sharp · tender · internal
Combat sport using fists
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- jabQuick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- crossPass from side to side
sparring · knockout · counterpunch · clinch · infighting · body shot · low blow · haymaker
Surprise with unexpected force
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- cheap shotUnfair attack or remark
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
- underhandedSecretly dishonest or unfair
sneak attack · unsportsmanlike · from behind · unexpected · betrayal · dirty tactics · unfair · violation
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
wince · flinch · grimace · agony · bruise · swelling · sharp · tender · internal · organ damage
boxing
Combat sport using fists
cross · sparring · knockout · counterpunch · clinch · infighting · body shot · low blow · haymaker · combination
blindside
Surprise with unexpected force
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- cheap shotUnfair attack or remark
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
underhanded · sneak attack · unsportsmanlike · from behind · unexpected · betrayal · dirty tactics · unfair · violation
kidney-punchclean hit
Uncontested fair contact
jab · body shot · straight punch · uppercut · hook
kidney-punchgentle touch
caress · pat on the back · healing touch · massage · embrace
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