clencher
Point that settles
A clencher is something that settles a matter decisively—the final argument, piece of evidence, or act that resolves doubt: Her alibi was the clencher.
The word derives from clench, suggesting a grip that won't let go.
A clencher can also be a person or thing that clenches, though the decisive-argument sense dominates.
Quick to conclude
- conclusiveEnding all debate
- irrefutableImpossible to disprove
- undeniableImpossible to contradict
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
persuasive · proof · evidence · incontrovertible · knockout · slam-dunk · airtight · watertight
Final portion of something
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- culminationHighest or final point
- payoffCulminating benefit received
- denouementStory's final unraveling
resolution · conclusion · capstone · showstopper · closer · finisher · swan-song · sendoff
Shared position between parties
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- closerOne who concludes
negotiation · terms · signing · sealed · accord · pact · arrangement · resolution
decisive
Quick to conclude
- conclusiveEnding all debate
- irrefutableImpossible to disprove
- undeniableImpossible to contradict
compelling · persuasive · proof · evidence · incontrovertible · knockout · slam-dunk · airtight · watertight · unassailable
ending
Final portion of something
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- culminationHighest or final point
- payoffCulminating benefit received
denouement · resolution · conclusion · capstone · showstopper · closer · finisher · swan-song · sendoff · sign-off
agreement
Shared position between parties
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- contractEnforceable written agreement
closer · negotiation · terms · signing · sealed · accord · pact · arrangement · resolution · compromise
clencheropener
What begins something
conversation starter · weakener · weak argument · underminer · objection
- clenched fistTightly closed hand
- clenched jawTensed mouth, teeth together
- clenched teeth
- jaw clenchingInvoluntary facial muscle tension
- clenching fistsClosing hands tightly
- teeth clenchingForceful bite without chewing
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