Climax and Shootout

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Climax noun - A point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs.

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Shootout and climax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shootout" instead a noun "Climax".

Nearby Words: climaxed, climaxing

Shootout noun - A fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten.

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Climax and shootout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Climax" instead a noun "Shootout".

Jack remembers Rachel's involvement in the Echo Park shootout that was the climax to Echo Park.

Source: Literature / The Scarecrow
Used in the climax of Desperado after Mariachi kills Bucho and the final shootout begins.

Source: Fade to White
Chekhov's Gunman: Bev, who reappears during the climax and plays an instrumental part in the shootout between the sheriff and the guy in the trunk.

Source: Film / Cop Car

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