Deathblow

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɛθbləʊ/

Origin

death + blow

Full definition of deathblow

Noun

1. A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace
2. Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etcThe opening of the bridge dealt a deathblow to the ferry.

Synonyms

• (something that brings something to an end) another nail in one's coffin