Extremely unfair or severe. Severe in effect or degree.
"Swingeing" Examples
1. Example of "Swingeing" used in a sentence
The swingeing cuts to public health expenditure during the economic downturn led to a significant increase in the number of homeless people.
2. Synonyms for "Swingeing"
- severe - harsh - drastic
3. Antonyms for "Swingeing"
- lenient - mild - gradual
4. Example of "Swingeing" in a figurative sense
The new tax laws imposed a swingeing penalty on anyone who failed to file their tax returns on time, making sure everyone was on board with paying their fair share.
5. Example of "Swingeing" used in a formal setting
The swingeing spending cuts that the government announced last week will, according to many economists, help stabilize the economy.