Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hasten-the-demise-of
Phrase
/ˈheɪsən ðə dɪˈmaɪz ʌv/
Definition
To accelerate the end or downfall of something or someone.
Examples
- The constant financial issues began to hasten the demise of the company.
- His poor decisions will eventually hasten the demise of his career.
- Climate change policies must be implemented soon to avoid hastening the demise of the ecosystem.
Meaning
To make the end or failure of a situation happen more quickly.
Synonyms
- Accelerate the downfall of
- Speed up the end of
- Quickly bring about the failure of
