Phrase guide
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noun
A strategy that involves destroying buildings, crops, and other resources that could be useful to opponents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
An intentional course of action that is drastic or ruinous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
the target company defends itself by selling off its crown jewels
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: shark repellent, porcupine provision
History
See scorched earth.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
