Demise Definition & Meaning

demise
noun
  1. the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes"
verb
  1. transfer by a lease or by a will

"Demise" in song lyrics

See how demise is used in real songs:

  • "Quick to finalize my plans for your demise"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me
  • "Guns and narcotics for or demise"
    Aceyalone — The Hurt
  • "You dead wrong, thinkin you won't meet yo' demise"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — Cornbread, Eddie and Me

Usage tips for "demise"

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