How do you pronounce perish?

perish is pronounced as /ˈpɛrɪʃ/.

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perish

☠️perish

verb

/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

periphery Perishable

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example Sentences

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Example Expressions

perish the thought

Synonyms

die, expire, vanish, succumb

Antonyms

survive, live, endure

Collocations

perish in battle, perish by fire, perish quickly

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