Synonyms for

Demise

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

Definition

the end of something; death

Synonyms & similar words

dying death birth death passing expiration termination end cessation extinction destruction loss ruin downfall collapse defeat failure decease departure exit going fate doom

Synonyms by register

Formal

cessation termination expiration conclusion

Informal

end finish passing croak

Literary

expiration passing doom oblivion

Antonyms

birth beginning creation commencement origin rise start

Common collocations

  • sudden demise
  • eventual demise
  • demise of an empire
  • demise of a company
  • demise of a species
  • demise of a dream
  • cause of demise

Word family

noun demise

Usage note

Demise is typically used for the end of something significant, such as a person's life, an organization, or an era. It carries a more formal and often somber tone than 'end'.

Example sentences

  1. The demise of the old building made way for a new one.
  2. The demise of the company was due to poor management.
  3. The demise of the flower signaled the end of summer.
  4. The demise of the king marked the beginning of a new era.
  5. The demise of the television show was a disappointment to its fans.

Quotes

  • The demise of the caterpillar is the birth of the butterfly.
  • The demise of the old ways is the beginning of the new ways.
  • The demise of the heart is the beginning of the soul.

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