Synonyms & related words for denouement

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of denouement — including climax, conclusion, ending, finale, anagnorisis, finis. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to denouement

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Synonyms for denouement

Common synonyms for denouement include climax, conclusion, ending, finale, anagnorisis, finis, epilogue, upshot — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does denouement come from?

The word denouement breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root nou-, from Latin nodus (“knot”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.