demise

Definition

  • noun: an end of life
  • verb: to convey (as an estate) by will or lease
  • synonyms: death, departure, decease

Examples

  • We have not had truly local news coverage since the town newspaper's 'demise' three years ago.

  • There are several theories about what caused the 'demise' [='extinction'] of the dinosaurs.

  • She had/owned no property at the time of her 'demise'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where's Messala? As with all the others I've sent over the past three years, I expect no response. (MEN YELLING) I can only hope that it is by your choice and not by the way of your demise. I always prefer not to see my food before I eat it. That's probably the best idea. You would hardly recognize (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur