Deathmatch

//ˈdɛθ.mæt͡ʃ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A competitive mode found in first-person shooter games in which competitors attempt to assassinate one another.

    "There are only eight levels but the varied game modes (including time attacks, survivals, team deathmatches, hunts, and sieges) in both single and multi-player keeps things interesting."

Verb
  1. 1
    To compete against in a deathmatch. transitive

    "Doom video game (id Software, 1993): message shown when quitting If I were your boss, I'd deathmatch ya in a minute!"

  2. 2
    To take part in deathmatch gaming. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms
free-for-all

Example

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"There are only eight levels but the varied game modes (including time attacks, survivals, team deathmatches, hunts, and sieges) in both single and multi-player keeps things interesting."

Etymology

From death + match.

Related phrases

Texas deathmatchteam deathmatchfirst person shooter

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