Antonyms for finishing touch

Grammar : Noun

Definition of finishing touch

As in clincher : noun settling event
As in complement : noun companion, counterpart

Example sentences :

And it seemed to Eve as if this crime gave a finishing touch to her own misfortune.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Mrs. Ney, who surprised us in the midst of this discussion, gave the finishing touch.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

This sight put a finishing touch to the excitement of the Moranges.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

This interview was, so to speak, a finishing touch to the unhappy chevalier.
Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue

The smile put the finishing touch to Molly's righteous anger.
Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle

That would have given just the finishing touch to the Uncle Ned business.
Extract from : « Simon » by J. Storer Clouston

This is exactly what I needed to give the finishing touch to my preparations!
Extract from : « The Fortunes of the Farrells » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

“That is the finishing touch,” added Lady Engleton, below her breath.
Extract from : « The Daughters of Danaus » by Mona Caird

Well, he supposed that was about the finishing touch—if they wanted to do the thing in style.
Extract from : « The Combined Maze » by May Sinclair

Then came the finishing touch—they spread carpets on the floor!
Extract from : « The Innocents Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Synonyms for finishing touch

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