perish (Meaning)
perish (v)
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
perish (v. i.)
To be destroyed; to pass away; to become nothing; to be lost; to die; hence, to wither; to waste away.
perish (v. t.)
To cause perish.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perish
perish Sentence Examples
- The travelers perished in the unforgiving desert wasteland due to lack of water.
- The injured bird's wing was so severely damaged that it was destined to perish.
- The ancient village perished under the relentless siege of the invading army.
- The flowers in the garden perished during the unexpected frost.
- The hopes of the rebels perished with the failure of their uprising.
- The ship perished in a violent storm, leaving no survivors.
- The delicate ecosystem is in danger of perishing due to human interference.
- The starving children perished in the war-torn country.
- The ancient texts perished in a devastating fire that consumed the library.
- The reputation of the politician perished after a series of scandals.
FAQs About the word perish
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain lifeTo be destroyed; to pass away; to become nothing; to be lost; to d
fall,die, exit, decease, fade, end, disappear, croak,depart, succumb
come to, breathe, come to, live,live, breathe, exist, revive, revive,exist
The travelers perished in the unforgiving desert wasteland due to lack of water.
The injured bird's wing was so severely damaged that it was destined to perish.
The ancient village perished under the relentless siege of the invading army.
The flowers in the garden perished during the unexpected frost.
