Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decease
noun
/dɪˈsiːs/
Definition
The state of dying; the end of life.
Examples
- The decease of the famous author was mourned by many.
- After the decease of his father, he became the head of the family.
Meaning
Decease refers to the act of dying, or the cessation of all biological functions that sustain life.
Synonyms
- death
- passing
- expiration
- demise
