perish

Definition

  • verb: to die or be killed
  • verb: to become destroyed or ruined
  • synonyms: die, decay, end

Examples

  • Why don't we light a fire? I am 'perishing'.

  • It is 'perishing' out here.

  • a 'perishing cold' day

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of my forebearers. Now it shall cover the grave of my son. Alas that these evil days should be mine. The young perish and the old linger. That I should live... ...to see the last days of my house. Th'odred's death was not of your making. No parent should have to bury (..)
    2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers