Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clencher
noun
/ˈklɛnʧər/
Definition
A decisive or conclusive moment or statement that settles an argument or debate.
Examples
- The lawyer presented a clencher that convinced the jury to rule in favor of her client.
- His final remark was a true clencher that emphasized the importance of the issue at hand.
Meaning
The term ‘clencher’ refers to a point or argument that firmly establishes a case, leaving no room for doubt or disagreement.
Synonyms
- deal-breaker
- final word
- showstopper
