denouement

Day 1Level 3

day-noo-MAHN

outcome

the end result of a situation ; the unraveling of a plot

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

climax, conclusion

Antonyms:

commencement, beginning

Example Sentence:

As the thriller reached its denouement, rain hindered the play and England was declared winner according to the Duckworth Lewis system.

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