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(ʃoʊdaʊn) also show-down
Word forms: plural showdowns
countable noun [usually singular]
A showdown is a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.
The Prime Minister is preparing for a showdown with Ministers. [+ with]
Synonyms: confrontation, crisis, clash, moment of truth More Synonyms of showdown

showdown in British English

(ˈʃəʊˌdaʊn)
noun
1.  informal
an action that brings matters to a head or acts as a conclusion or point of decision
2.  poker
the exposing of the cards in the players' hands on the table at the end of the game

showdown in American English

(ʃoʊˌdaʊn)
US
noun Informal
1.  Poker
the laying down of the cards face up to see who wins
2. 
any action or confrontation that brings matters to a climax or settles them

Examples of 'showdown' in a sentence
showdown

Now he must meet angry club bosses for showdown talks over his future next week.
The Sun (2011)
But for this showdown each choir faces a different challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The biggest showdown of the new footie season is nearly upon us.
The Sun (2009)
She is now understood to be facing a showdown with bosses about her absence and it may cost her job.
The Sun (2014)
The manager had showdown talks with his board yesterday and has been promised he can bring in loan players this week.
The Sun (2011)
Does she have a big showdown with Glenda?
The Sun (2011)
Access to patient records Expect a big showdown over access to patient records.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He hopes his odyssey will end with a showdown against Italy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We had a big showdown and I told him to go.
The Sun (2014)
Just the tonic they needed ahead of tomorrow 's Euro showdown.
The Sun (2014)
City's midfield enforcer admits some players might wilt in the heat of tomorrow 's showdown.
The Sun (2012)
And they had showdown talks with Nigerian officials on Thursday instead of hitting the training field.
The Sun (2014)
There was obviously going to be a big showdown, y'know?
The Sun (2011)

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showdown

British English: showdown NOUN
A showdown is a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.
They may be pushing the president toward a final showdown with his party.
  • American English: showdown
  • Brazilian Portuguese: confrontação
  • Chinese: 决战
  • European Spanish: confrontación
  • French: épreuve de force
  • German: Kraftprobe
  • Italian: prova di forza
  • Japanese: 最終決着
  • Korean: 결판
  • European Portuguese: confrontação
  • Latin American Spanish: confrontación

(noun) 
Definition
a major confrontation that settles a dispute
(informal) 
They may be pushing him towards a final showdown with his party.
Synonyms
confrontation
This issue could lead to a military confrontation.
crisis
The anxiety that had been building within him reached a crisis.
clash
There are reports of clashes between militants and the security forces in the city.
moment of truth
face-off (slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of clash
Definition
a collision or conflict
There are reports of clashes between militants and the security forces in the city.
Synonyms
conflict,
fight,
brush,
confrontation,
collision,
showdown (informal),
boilover (Australian)
in the sense of crisis
Definition
a crucial stage or turning point in the course of anything
The anxiety that had been building within him reached a crisis.
Synonyms
critical point,
climax,
point of no return,
height,
confrontation,
crunch (informal),
turning point,
culmination,
crux,
moment of truth,
climacteric,
tipping point

Nearby words of
showdown

  • show up
  • show your face
  • showcase
  • showdown
  • shower
  • showing
  • showman

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