blows
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫoʊz// UK //blˈəʊz// blows
The boxer landed several heavy blows to his opponent's ribs.
The company suffered two major blows this year when the CEO resigned and the main factory flooded.
While the physical blows from the accident healed quickly, the psychological blows to her confidence required years of patient therapy and support from her family.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when describing a physical fight or a sequence of unfortunate events.