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Ultimatum

noun
/ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Meaning

a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
a final demand or statement of terms

Example Sentences

The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.

The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages.

Example Expressions

issue an ultimatum

Synonyms

final demand, warning, threat, condition, decree, command, requirement
Entry 1
final demand, warning, threat, condition
Entry 2
final demand, decree, command, condition, requirement

Antonyms

suggestion, request, negotiation, proposal
Entry 1
suggestion, request, negotiation
Entry 2
request, suggestion, proposal

Collocations

give an ultimatum, deliver an ultimatum, final ultimatum, give ultimatum, issue ultimatum, ultimatum letter
Entry 1
give an ultimatum, deliver an ultimatum, final ultimatum
Entry 2
give ultimatum, issue ultimatum, ultimatum letter

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