coup de grace

coup de grace

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo duh greys]
- /ku də greɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo duh greys]
- /ku də greɪs/

Definitions of coup de grace words

singular noun coup de grace A coup de grace is an action or event which finally destroys something, for example an institution, which has been gradually growing weaker. 3
noun coup de grace a mortal or finishing blow, esp one delivered as an act of mercy to a sufferer 3
noun coup de grace a final or decisive stroke 3
noun coup de grace the blow, shot, etc. that brings death to a sufferer; death blow 3
noun coup de grace a finishing stroke 3
noun plural coup de grace a death blow, especially one delivered mercifully to end suffering. 1

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Parts of speech for Coup de grace

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coup de grace

coup de grace popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for coup de grace

noun coup de grace

blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
clincher — A clincher is a fact or argument that finally proves something, settles a dispute, or helps someone achieve a victory.
comeuppance — If you say that someone has got their comeuppance, you approve of the fact that they have been punished or have suffered for something wrong that they have done.
defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.

All 9 Synonyms of coup de grace

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