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1
extreme in degree, power, or effect
- even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held
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2
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
- a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs
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- at speed
- [chiefly British]
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“Blistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blistering. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of blistering was in 1708
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