💀Quietus

noun
/kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Meaning

death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Something that ends or settles a situation; release from life, death.

Example Sentences

The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.

The scandal brought a quietus to his political career.

Synonyms

death, demise, end, termination, conclusion, finish
Entry 1
death, demise, end, termination
Entry 2
end, conclusion, termination, demise, finish

Antonyms

birth, beginning, life, start, inception
Entry 1
birth, beginning, life, start
Entry 2
beginning, start, inception

Collocations

final quietus, receive quietus, give quietus, bring a quietus, political quietus
Entry 1
final quietus, receive quietus, give quietus
Entry 2
final quietus, bring a quietus, political quietus

Related Vocabularies

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A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear.

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