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hatchet job

The phrase “hatchet job” has 3 syllables: hatch-et job

It's pronounced as /ˈhætʃɪt dʒɑːb/

What is synonym and antonym for hatchet job?

In the thesaurus, “hatchet job” has 51 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hatchet job along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hatchet job

Antonyms for hatchet job

Meanings of hatchet job

  • noun
    1. A journalistic or other treatment which portrays its subject in a very unfavorable manner; a work of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation.
    2. An action or a program which imposes deep reductions in expenditure.

Example Sentences

  • The critic's review was a complete hatchet job on the new movie.
  • He accused the journalist of doing a hatchet job on his reputation.
  • That article wasn’t fair reporting—it was a hatchet job.
  • The politician claimed the documentary was a hatchet job designed to ruin her campaign.
  • Many fans felt the biography was just a hatchet job filled with unfounded claims.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hatchet job, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adoration, adulation, applause, aspersing.

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calumny

maligning

vilification

vilifying

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