Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coups-de-grace
noun
/ˌkuː dɛ ˈɡrɑːs/
Definition
A final blow or shot that brings a merciful end to suffering.
Examples
- The doctor gave the patient a coups-de-grace to end his suffering.
- In the climax of the film, the hero delivers a coups-de-grace to the villain, bringing closure to the story.
Meaning
The term ‘coups-de-grace’ refers to a decisive act that ends the distress or agony of a person or situation, often delivered in a compassionate manner.
Synonyms
- finishing blow
- deathblow
- final stroke
