K.O.
Boxing match finisher
K.O. is a knockout—a blow that renders an opponent unconscious or unable to continue, ending a boxing match decisively.
The term extends to any decisive defeat: The scandal was a K.O. for his campaign.
As a verb, to K.O. someone is to knock them out: She K.O.'d her opponent in the third round.
Incapacitating final blow
- punchStrike with fist
- TKOReferee-stopped victory
- ringClosed curve shape
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
referee · count · canvas · standing eight · haymaker · uppercut · hook · bout
Defeating an opponent
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- finishBring to completion
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
overwhelming · domination · wipeout · annihilation · shutout · blowout · rout · trounce
Not awake or aware
- out coldFully unconscious
- asleepIn a state of rest
- passed outLost awareness suddenly
- blackoutComplete power loss
fainted · zonked · flatlined · incapacitated · senseless · dazed · stunned · unresponsive
Death from accident
- finisherOne who completes tasks
- ultimateHighest or most extreme
- comboItems grouped together
- special moveDistinctive combat technique
health bar · opponent · versus · arcade · Mortal Kombat · Street Fighter · final blow · game over
knockout
Incapacitating final blow
fight · referee · count · canvas · standing eight · haymaker · uppercut · hook · bout · round
victory
Defeating an opponent
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- finishBring to completion
- decisiveQuick to conclude
crushing · overwhelming · domination · wipeout · annihilation · shutout · blowout · rout · trounce · demolish
unconscious
Not awake or aware
- out coldFully unconscious
- asleepIn a state of rest
- passed outLost awareness suddenly
blackout · fainted · zonked · flatlined · incapacitated · senseless · dazed · stunned · unresponsive · comatose
fatality
Death from accident
special move · health bar · opponent · versus · arcade · Mortal Kombat · Street Fighter · final blow · game over · continue
K.O.decision
Settled course of action
going the distance · split decision · unanimous decision · no contest · draw