ALL meanings of coup de grace
coup de grace
C c - 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 coup de grace final blow 1
- noun coup de grace mercy killing 1
- noun plural coup de grace a death blow, especially one delivered mercifully to end suffering. 1
- noun plural coup de grace any finishing or decisive stroke. 1
- noun coup de grace A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal. 0