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Definition perish in American English

perish verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈperɪʃ/
1

to die, usually because of an illness or something that happens suddenly

Example

All our horses perished in the fire.

Synonyms and related words
die pass away suffocate
Example

Without greater public support the arts will perish.

Synonyms and related words
X has left the building disappear finish
3

if a substance such as wood, rubber, or food perishes, it decays and cannot be used

Synonyms and related words
biodegrade curdle decay
Definition perish in American English