equalizer
noun/ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzər/
Frequency rank: #13,440 most common English word
Meaning
a goal or point that makes the score equal; something that makes things fair or balanced.
Example sentence
The team scored a late equalizer in the final minutes to tie the match.
Synonyms & related words
- leveler
- tie
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