Synonyms for

Deaths

Verb / deθs / Another word for deaths — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deaths refer to the end of life, the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Synonyms & similar words

expiry decease dying demise destruction last death birth end demise passing expiration loss end termination demolition destruction extermination annihilation fatality extinction ruin ruination doom fall fate curse killing murder

Synonyms by register

Formal

demise mortality expiration cessation

Informal

kicks the bucket croaks buys the farm kicks off

Literary

passing end finality

Antonyms

births lives beginnings creations origins birth

Common collocations

  • causes of deaths
  • number of deaths
  • death toll
  • accidental deaths
  • deaths occur
  • reported deaths
  • deaths rise

Word family

noun death
verb die
adjective dead
adverb deadly

Usage note

While 'deaths' is the plural of 'death', it is often used in a collective sense to refer to the total number of fatalities. Be mindful of the context when using more formal or informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. There were many deaths in the natural disaster that hit the town.
  2. The deaths of the famous musicians were felt all over the world.
  3. The number of deaths due to road accidents is alarming.
  4. The family was grieving the unexpected deaths of their loved ones.
  5. The deaths of the animals in the forest fire were devastating.

Quotes

  • Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time... It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.
  • Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.
  • Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

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