DEMISE Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

demise 1 of 2

noun

di-ˈmīz

Definition of demise

as in death

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities inherited all of the estate upon the sudden demise of his grandfather

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as in termination

the act of ceasing to exist the gradual demise of the Roman Empire over the course of several centuries

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as in downfall

a loss of status after her demise as the doyenne of New York society, the mere mention of her name was regarded as a faux pas

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demise

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verb

as in to die

to stop living our much beloved, recently demised leader

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Recent Examples of demise

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The sharp howls after a patient traveling from abroad presented with a full-term fetal demise? — Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 Hayley Atwell was disappointed about the demise of Peggy Carter. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

The full ramifications of FTX’s insolvency and demise remain unclear, but many investors who had stored cryptocurrency on the exchange stand to lose a great deal. — Mia Taylor, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2022 According to James Sinclair, director of marine archaeology for the AllenX Maravillas project, the researchers are delving into the mystery of the ship’s demise by thoroughly mapping all of their finds. — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for demise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demise

Noun

Styles’ tribute to Parton is one of the innumerable remembrances across the globe following her death after a brief battle with cancer at 80.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The story follows Ana, a young Black French woman who, following the death of her grandmother, travels to her matriarch’s birth city of Belo Horizonte.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Noun

Shelley alleges her superior, Woodie Dixon, Golden State’s chief legal officer, was not present for her termination meeting, violating team policy.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
According to the memo, the special rate contract between Google and Entergy provides an initial term of 20 years that will automatically renew for successive three-year terms until either party provides notice of termination or non-renewal.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

Thematic methodologies have been one of the downfalls of contemporary museology (and art history) generally, a crisis of collective memory and the historical imagination overall.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The Silver Academy was not the only institution housed on the Grass Campus that was hurt by the Harrisburg federation’s downfall.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of downfall

Verb

Last month, the family of Christopher Hawley, who died after a ride in 2022, reached a settlement with the park and with ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide Inc, said KTLA.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Knight was wounded but survived the attack, while Shakur was struck multiple times and died six days later at age 25.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of die

Noun

Former Boilermakers union members convicted in June of racketeering conspiracy — including ex-International President Newton Jones — will be waiting three more months to learn their fate.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Kohl’s decided in 2016 to close one of its big box stores in Roswell, but no one knew the building’s fate would be stuck in purgatory for the next decade.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

Noun

Tymon Brown, the Gravel Institute’s head of production, said that the nonprofit’s dissolution was never explained to him or the rest of the organization.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
In the following centuries, Norway didn't have a king of its own until Harald's grandfather, Haakon VII, was elected king following the 1905 dissolution of the union between Sweden and Norway.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

The company described its involvement as spanning recovery infrastructure at a combat sports event, community and advisory support at a private athlete gathering, and hydration and cool-down tools at a full-scale festival afterparty.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Now cancer-free, Manilow has faced ups and downs in his recovery process but plans to return to Orlando for one last farewell concert in early 2027.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of down

Verb

The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

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