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demise

The word “demise” has 2 syllables: de-mise

It's pronounced as /dɪˈmaɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “demise” has 106 synonyms and 50 antonyms.

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Synonyms for demise

Antonyms for demise

Meanings of demise

  • noun
    1. The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
    2. Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
    3. Death.
    4. The end of something, in a negative sense; downfall.
  • verb
    1. To give.
    2. To convey, as by will or lease.
    3. To transmit by inheritance.
    4. To pass by inheritance.
    5. To die.

Example Sentences

  • The sudden demise of the company shocked its employees.
  • Many historians studied the demise of the ancient empire.
  • Poor management contributed to the demise of the business.
  • The newspaper reported the actor’s unexpected demise.
  • Environmental damage may lead to the demise of certain species.

On this page you'll find 156 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to demise, such as: abasement, accomplishment, advance, aggrandizement, alpha, annihilation, ascent.

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