deathblow

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɛθbləʊ/ (UK)

Definition of deathblow

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grâce.

“He was also there at that fight when Hygelac folded under his deathblow.”
“Together we will finally strike a deathblow against the corrupt, bloated creature that is the so-called Republic.”

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noun

A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grâce.

“He was also there at that fight when Hygelac folded under his deathblow.”
“Together we will finally strike a deathblow against the corrupt, bloated creature that is the so-called Republic.”
(figuratively)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.”

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