Anticlimax and Grand finale

Anticlimax

Anticlimax noun - A disappointing decline after a previous rise.

Grand finale and anticlimax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grand finale" instead a noun "Anticlimax".

Grand finale

Grand finale noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale

Anticlimax and grand finale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anticlimax" instead a noun phrase "Grand finale".
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