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sudden death Definition and Meaning in English (sudden death definition)

noun
Synonyms:unexpected deathabrupt deathovertime
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Sudden death definition: An unexpected and quick death, often due to a sudden medical event.

Definitions of Sudden death

  1. 1noun(formal)

    An unexpected and quick death, often due to a sudden medical event.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    A tie-breaking period in sports where the first to score wins.

Example Sentences

formal

“The athlete suffered sudden death during the match.”

casual

“The game went into sudden death.”

Synonyms

unexpected deathabrupt deathovertime

Antonyms

gradual death

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