A sudden, forceful impact or event, especially in a figurative sense.

A critical setback or a damaging action.

एक महत्वपूर्ण रुकावट या हानिकारक कार्रवाई।

English Usage: The scandal was a hammer blow to his political career.

Hindi Usage: यह स्कैंडल उसकी राजनीतिक करियर के लिए एक हथौड़े की चोट थी।