deathblow
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈdɛθbləʊ/
Noun
deathblow (plural deathblows)
- A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace.
- Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence, of a project etc.; a fatal setback.
- The opening of the bridge dealt a deathblow to the ferry.
Synonyms
- (something that brings something to an end): another nail in one's coffin
Translations
strike or blow
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