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

  • (..) Good luck. She out? Good. Let's brick this bitch and get out of here. The greatest shame in life is to perish without purpose, which is why I always consume my victims fresh. Moist. Try, "Consume my victims moist." Now, once more, with feeling. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8
  • (..) the rules of inheritance? Falyse is and barren. She does. Unless she happens to perish before her father. Then Lollys gets the castle. What? Ladies fall from their horses and snap their pretty necks all the time. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Mockingbird Season: 4 Episode 7
  • (..) This pregnancy is precarious. If it is a boy, then the Boleyns will be untouchable. But if it is a girl or a stillborn... ...then they and everyone connected with them will perish. And that includes you. So you and I need to work together, Jane. I'm fine. I'm fine, thank you. Just a bad dream. (..)
    2008 The Other Boleyn Girl