Perish Definition & Meaning
perish
- verb
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
"Perish" in song lyrics
See how perish is used in real songs:
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"Gimme that, and what you cherish, be brave and you will perish"
Tha Beggas — Kraftwerks -
"Actin' like he cares apparently 'till you perish"
Bizzy Bone — Nobody Can Stop Me -
"So be prepared to go, yo, it's time to perish"
Bootleg — Death Before Dishonesty
Words that rhyme with perish
Usage tips for "perish"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does perish mean?
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
- What part of speech is perish?
- Perish is a verb.