perish - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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rish

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenlyto lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

Synonyms

pop off exit buy the farm decease drop dead cash in one's chips give-up the ghost choke die expire go pass conk snuff it croak pass away kick the bucket

Antonyms

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rish

Third Person

perishes

Present Participle

perishing

Past Tense

perished

Past Participle

perished

1

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

During natural disasters, people may tragically perish due to the force of the elements.
Firefighters bravely risk their lives to save others from perishing in burning buildings.
In extreme weather conditions, individuals stranded without shelter may perish from exposure.
Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.

Synonyms:

pop off exit buy the farm decease drop dead cash in one's chips give-up the ghost choke die expire go pass conk snuff it croak pass away kick the bucket

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