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demises

The word “demises” has 3 syllables: de-mis-es

It's pronounced as /dɪˈmaɪzɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “demises” has 97 synonyms and 45 antonyms.

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Synonyms for demises

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Meanings of demises

  • 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  • The company often demises outdated policies to improve efficiency.
  • Every empire eventually demises after reaching its peak.
  • The story explains how a kingdom slowly demises because of corruption.
  • The organization demises old equipment before purchasing new technology.
  • In many legends, a hero rises after a great civilization demises.

On this page you'll find 142 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to demises, such as: abasements, advances, aggrandizements, alphas, annihilations, ascents, assassinations.

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