Confutation
Confutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.
Clincher and confutation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Clincher" instead a noun "Confutation".
Clincher
Clincher noun - Something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming.
Usage example: the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Synonyms for Clincher
Confutation and clincher are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confutation" instead a noun "Clincher".
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