SINCE 1828
scorched-earth
adjective
\ ˈskȯrcht-ˈərth
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Definition of scorched-earth
1
: relating to or being a military policy involving deliberate and usually widespread destruction of property and resources (such as housing and factories) so that an invading enemy cannot use them
2
: directed toward victory or supremacy at all costs : ruthless
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scorched-earth
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English Language Learners Definition of scorched-earth
—used to describe a military policy in which all the houses, crops, factories, etc., in an area are destroyed so that an enemy cannot use them
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