demise
noun
verb (used with object), de·mised, de·mis·ing.
verb (used without object), de·mised, de·mis·ing.
Origin of demise
Related Words for demise
collapse, downfall, dissolution, departure, failure, termination, passing, extinction, curtains, end, dying, decease, ruin, ending, annihilation, quietus, sleep, expiration, fall, silenceExamples from the Web for demise
Contemporary Examples of demise
Such statements are rare, as the Guards routinely avoid going public with news about the demise of one of their commanders.
Were they innocent victims or did they conduct themselves in a manner that would naturally lead to their demise?
It was sad that my first visit to Court Green, which Sylvia had described so enthusiastically, should be after her demise.
In the film, Turner begins to think about how his work will be seen after his demise.
The country that once sought to slaughter Paul was devastated by his demise.
The Amazing Tale of Paul the Psychic Octopus: Germany’s World Cup SoothsayerEmily Shire
July 12, 2014
Historical Examples of demise
Death, which in any case awaits our friends, we woo to them by anticipations of demise.
The Conquest of FearBasil King
Even Toby put in his claim to a partnership in bringing about its demise.
With Trapper Jim in the North WoodsLawrence J. Leslie
He remembered his mother, but not her demise; that had been concealed from him.
The Pirate and The Three CuttersFrederick Marryat
Captain Hall was fifty-nine years of age at the time of his demise.
Mary-'GustaJoseph C. Lincoln
We had not heard before of the demise of our dear Brother and Sister Knowles.
Gathering JewelsJames Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles