showdown
noun/ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/
Frequency rank: #7,783 most common English word
Meaning
a final confrontation or decisive contest between opposing sides.
Example sentence
The two rival gangs finally had their showdown in the abandoned warehouse.
Synonyms & related words
- confrontation
- clash
- standoff
- face-off
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