showdown
[noun]
Synonyms: confrontation, clash, face-off (slang)

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

show‧down /ˈʃəʊdaʊn $ ˈʃoʊ-/ noun [countable usually singular]
a meeting, argument, fight etc that will settle a disagreement or competition that has continued for a long time
showdown with
a showdown with the striking workers
Britain has a World Cup showdown with Australia next month.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

showdown
noun
ADJ. final The scene was set for the final showdown.
title, World Cup, etc.
VERB + SHOWDOWN have | avoid | face, head for | force, seek He was now strong enough to force a showdown with them.
PREP. ~ against the showdown against Holland in April
~ between the title showdown between Arsenal and United
~ over The council is heading for a showdown over the new proposals.
~ with Britain's World Cup showdown with Australia last month
PHRASES it comes to a showdown (= a showdown happens) Of course I'll support you if it comes to a showdown.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

showdown
n. A final challenge or confrontation during which both sides have to use all of their resources.
You cannot know a country's military strength until a final showdown occurs.

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