deathshot

/ˈdɛθ.ʃɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A shot that is designed to kill or incapacitate the target immediately, often used in competitive shooting sports such as firearms or paintball.

“The sniper’s deathshot took out the enemy commander, giving his team the upper hand in the battle.”

2. noun

A decisive or crushing blow in a competition, argument, or other contest.

“The team’s deathshot in the final round of the tournament secured their victory.”

Synonyms

  • coup de grâce
  • killshot
  • kiss of death

Antonyms

  • miss
  • wild shot