⚠️ultimatum

noun
/ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/

Meaning

a final demand or statement of terms
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation

Example Sentences

The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages.

The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.

Example Expressions

issue an ultimatum

Synonyms

final demand, decree, command, condition, requirement, warning, threat
Entry 1
final demand, decree, command, condition, requirement
Entry 2
final demand, warning, threat, condition

Antonyms

request, suggestion, proposal, negotiation
Entry 1
request, suggestion, proposal
Entry 2
suggestion, request, negotiation

Collocations

give ultimatum, issue ultimatum, ultimatum letter, give an ultimatum, deliver an ultimatum, final ultimatum
Entry 1
give ultimatum, issue ultimatum, ultimatum letter
Entry 2
give an ultimatum, deliver an ultimatum, final ultimatum

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