Perish: meaning, definitions and examples

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perish

[ ˈperɪʃ ]

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intransitive

To die or be destroyed in a violent or sudden way, often as a result of extreme conditions or natural disasters.

Synonyms

cease to exist, die, expire, pass away

Examples of usage

Many people perish in earthquakes every year.
The crops perished in the drought.
The ancient civilization perished due to a volcanic eruption.
Without water, plants will perish quickly.
If we don't take action, the species will perish.

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formal

To suffer death, typically in a specific way or under specific circumstances.

Synonyms

die, fall, succumb

Examples of usage

He perished in a car accident.
Thousands perished in the war.
Those who disobeyed were left to perish.

Translations

Translations of the word "perish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perecer

🇮🇳 मरना

🇩🇪 sterben

🇮🇩 mati

🇺🇦 загинути

🇵🇱 zginąć

🇯🇵 亡くなる

🇫🇷 périr

🇪🇸 perecer

🇹🇷 ölmek

🇰🇷 죽다

🇸🇦 يموت

🇨🇿 zahynout

🇸🇰 zahynúť

🇨🇳 死去

🇸🇮 umreti

🇮🇸 deyja

🇰🇿 қаза болу

🇬🇪 დაიღუპოს

🇦🇿 ölmək

🇲🇽 perecer

Word origin

The word 'perish' originated from the Old French word 'periss-' which means 'to perish'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of perishing has been a fundamental aspect of human existence, as people have always faced the inevitability of death and destruction.