his victory would be a requiem

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alpacinou

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Hello.

Imagine someone wants to opine that a person's victory in an election would bring about the demise of a country. Can "requiem" be used?

What do you think about this sentence I have written?

He lacks any semblance of charisma and leadership. His election would be a requiem for our country.
 

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I wouldn't. How many requiems are you expecting?
 

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I wouldn't. How many requiems are you expecting?


Can you think of another word for that sentence? I mean one which is a tad dramatic!
 

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I thought it was fine. Sometimes to state a case you have to overstate the case.
 

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Death knell is always good.
 
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