Quietus

Meaning

death or something that causes death; a final settlement

Something that ends or settles a situation; release from life, death.

Example Sentences

The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.

The scandal brought a quietus to his political career.

Synonyms

death, demise, end, termination, conclusion, finish

Entry 1

death, demise, end, termination

Entry 2

end, conclusion, termination, demise, finish

Antonyms

birth, beginning, life, start, inception

Entry 1

birth, beginning, life, start

Entry 2

beginning, start, inception

Collocations

final quietus, receive quietus, give quietus, bring a quietus, political quietus

Entry 1

final quietus, receive quietus, give quietus

Entry 2

final quietus, bring a quietus, political quietus