climax

²climax

verb

Definition of CLIMAX

transitive verb

: to bring to a climax <climaxed his boxing career with a knockout>

intransitive verb

: to come to a climax <a riot climaxing in the destruction of several houses>

Examples of CLIMAX

1. The movie climaxes with a fantastic chase scene.
2. The May protest climaxed a series of demonstrations in the nation's capital.

First Known Use of CLIMAX

1835

Related to CLIMAX

Synonyms: cap (off), crown, culminate

Related Words: complete, conclude, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wrap up

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