Synonyms & related words for showdown

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of showdown — including confrontation, conflict. 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 showdown

Explore words related to showdown — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include duel, matchup, rematch, encounter, tussle, duello, battle, clash. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for showdown

Common synonyms for showdown include confrontation, conflict — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does showdown come from?

The word showdown breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root show-, from Old English sceawian (“look at, display”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.