Bitter end
Bitter end noun - (nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt.
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Closing and bitter end are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Closing" instead an adjective phrase "Bitter end".
Closing
Closing adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Bitter end and closing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bitter end" instead an adjective "Closing".
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- A gunshot is heard and the absolutely silent closing title says "The Bitter End."
Source: Sound-Only Death
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