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deathblow.

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

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛθbləʊ/UK
  1. A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grâce.

  2. Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence, of a project etc.; a fatal setback.

    figuratively
    The opening of the bridge dealt a deathblow to the ferry.
Where this word comes from

From death + blow.

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