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deathblow Synonyms

Another word for deathblow

Choosing another word for deathblow depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A destructive event, action, or setback that brings an end to a plan, organization, or endeavor.

Usage Example

"The sudden withdrawal of major sponsors dealt a coup de grâce to the community theater project."

Strongest
coup de grâce
death knell
Strong
kiss of death
knockout
ruination
undoing

• noun (Context 2)

A physical strike or wound that causes death.

Usage Example

"In the ancient epic, the hero delivered the final coup de grâce to the mythical beast."

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coup de grâce
Strong
quietus

Opposites of deathblow

The opposite of deathblow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lifeline
godsend
boon
windfall
See all opposites of deathblow

• Nearby Words

death
death adder
deathbed
deathblow
deathless
deathlike
deathly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deathblow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deathblow
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