deathmatch
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- noun
- /ˈdɛθˌmætʃ/
- Literature
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competencia feroz
- The two rival teams faced off in a tense deathmatch that showcased their fierce competitive spirit and skills.
Examples
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Modes run the gamut of your typical shooter fare, from team-based deathmatch to objective-oriented modes.
Blog text (16) -
The basic story here was Jimmy Havoc needing to adapt his wrestling style from the deathmatch style he's best known for to the technical style embraced in Progress.
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Usually, in a deathmatch for instance, rage and thoughts of revenge sharpened his mind, providing a clear black background to his thoughts, allowing him to stalk and slay his enemies with deadly precision.
Fiction book (1999) -
Actually, it's because the rancher is a cheapskate who is so addicted to ranching nearly for free that he will scram and bitch in a deathmatch before actually doing his damned job.
Blog text (17) -
I didn't realize the billions raked in by Harry Potter, Miley Cyrus, and Frodo were the sign of some kind of mainstream cultural deathmatch.
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In the final round of the tournament, it was a stunning deathmatch between the top contenders, each determined to win at all costs.
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The business executives engaged in a metaphorical deathmatch during the negotiation, each trying to outmaneuver the other to secure the best deal.
Synonyms
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A close, fierce fight between fighter planes or in a contest
Antonyms
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A contest between people done in a kind, playful way to make each other try harder
How Fierce
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deathmatch comes from death 'death' and match 'contest', so it gives the idea of a fight to the end. A helpful way to remember its modern use is to think of any very fierce contest in sport, politics, or business where only one side wins.