demise

noun
UK: /dɪˈmaɪz/
US: /dɪˈmaɪz/

  1. The death of a person.

    1. Her demise was unexpected; she was so young.
    2. The investigation into the business man's demise continues, seeking answers.

  2. The end or failure of something.

    1. The demise of the company was very sudden and shocking.
    2. Many attribute the demise of that tradition to changing social values.

Synonyms

decease end death termination downfall
demise intransitive-verb

  1. To die or come to an end.

    1. The old building will demise if it is not renovated.
    2. Hopes for a peaceful resolution demised after the talks broke down.
demise transitive-verb

  1. To transfer property or a title by lease or will.

    1. The queen will demise her possessions to her daughter.
    2. The king demised the title and lands to his eldest son before his own demise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "demise" in English means: The death of a person., The end or failure of something..

The phonetic transcription of "demise" is /dɪˈmaɪz/ in British English and /dɪˈmaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "demise": decease, end, death, termination, downfall.

Example usage of "demise": "Her demise was unexpected; she was so young.". More examples on the page.