Perish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Perish is a verb meaning (intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
Meaning
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To decay in such a way that it cannot be used for its original purpose
- (intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
- (transitive, obsolete) To cause to perish.
Example Sentences
that closeness did impair and a little perish his understanding
The difficulty is that fresh foods perish due to the multiplication in them of harmful bacteria.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
"Leggo my shou'der, I tell you! Leggo!" He struggled with her, and the customers came forward. "Chrise! I'll perish you, if you ain't careful!" He turned suddenly,.
Word Forms
- perishes
- perishing
- perished
Synonyms for perish
Depending on context, synonyms include decease, cash in, check out, code, croak, cross over.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include die, decease, expire, exit, go, deteriorate.
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