So should that beauty which you hold in lease Find no determination: then you were Yourself again after yourself's decease […]
Source: wiktionary
Decease
/dɪˈsiːs/
Synonyms for "decease" (169 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
annihilationapodosisbanebe lostbiological deathcash incatastrophecease to becease to liveceasingcessationcessation of lifeclinical deathcodaconclusionconsummationcrack of doomcrossing the barculminationcurtain
Adjective(1 words)
dead status
Strong matches (51)
denouementdepartdepart this lifedeparturedestinationdestinydiedissolutiondoomdropdyingebb of lifeeffectendend of lifeend pointendingenvoiepilogueeschatology
Show 19 more words
eternal restexitexpirationexpireextinctionextinguishmentfallfall asleepfatefinal solutionfinal summonsfinal twitchfinal wordsfinalefinalityfinger of deathfinisfinishgo
Related words (84)
Verb(9 words)
go outgoalgoinggoing offgravehand of deathizzardjaws of deathknelllastlast breathlast debtlast gasplast musterlast restlast rounduplast sleeplast thingslast trumpetlast word
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last wordslatter endleaving lifeloss of lifemaking an endomegapartpartingpasspass awaypass onpass outpass overpassingpassing awaypassing overpayoffperiodperishperishingperorationput off mortalityquietusquit this worldreleaseresolutionrestresting placereturn to dustrewardsentence of deathshades of deathshadow of deathsilencesleepsomatic deathstop breathingstoppagestopping placesuccumbsummons of deathswan songtermterminalterminationterminusup and diewindupyield the ghostz
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: death, annihilation, apodosis, bane, be lost.
- Sentence evidence is available for decease, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "decease".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "decease"
Keep "decease" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "decease" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "decease", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "decease" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
3 entriesdeath by illnessnatural deathsudden death
Collocations
10 entriescause of deceasedate of deceasedecease datedecease due to illnessdecease in hospitaldecease peacefullydecease suddenlynatural deceasethe deceasetime of decease
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
I thought about my predecessor, who had died of drink and smoke; and I could have wished he had been so good as to live, and not bother me with his decease.
Source: wiktionary
After which usurped victorie, he presently deceased: and partly through the excessive joy he thereby conceived.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "decease"?
Closest matches include death, annihilation, apodosis, bane, be lost.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "decease"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.