Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perish
verb
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/
Definition
To suffer death or to cease to exist, often in a sudden or untimely manner.
Examples
- The flowers will perish if not watered.
- Many species may perish due to climate change.
- If we don’t take action, our traditions could perish.
Meaning
Perish refers to the end of life or the destruction of something.
Synonyms
- die
- expire
- cease
- vanish
- fade away
