Checkmate
Checkmate noun - A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king.
Letdown and checkmate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Letdown" instead a noun "Checkmate".
Nearby Words: checkmated, checkmating
Letdown
Letdown noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
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