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de·mise
 demise
- pronunciation:
- dih
maIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
decease; death.
The demise of the leader was not reported until two days after his death.- antonyms:
- birth
- similar words:
- death, end, grave, passing
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| definition 2: |
the end of existence or operation.
The demise of the magazine was a disappointment for its loyal readers.- antonyms:
- birth, start
- similar words:
- death, end
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| related words: |
grave |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
demised, demises, demising |
| definition: |
to die or otherwise come to an end.
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| related words: |
depart, perish |
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