Synonyms for
Perished
Definition
Perished means to have died or been destroyed.
Synonyms & similar words
expire
popoff
passaway
dropdead
choke
go
pass
snuffit
exit
conk
cashinoneschips
buythefarm
die
kickthebucket
beborn
croak
perish
decease
giveuptheghost
died
expired
vanished
disappeared
faded
dissipated
rotted
spoiled
decayed
crumbled
collapsed
ruined
destroyed
extinguished
obliterated
eradicated
annihilated
eliminated
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- perished in the fire
- perished from hunger
- perished at sea
- perished in the accident
- perished during the storm
- perished in the collapse
Word family
Usage note
Perished is a strong word, often used for dying in a violent or unfortunate way, such as in a disaster or from lack of resources. It is generally more formal than 'died'.
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Example sentences
- The flowers perished in the winter frost.
- The ancient civilization perished due to a natural disaster.
- The fire caused the entire building to perish.
- The fruit perished before it could be harvested.
- The soldier perished in battle.
Quotes
Hope is like a bird that perches in the soul, sings a tune without words and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes. - Henri Frederic Amiel
The things which are most important don't always scream the loudest. - Bob Hawke