He met his demise at the hands of a crowd of jealous husbands.
Source: tatoeba (2349844)
Demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/
Synonyms for "demise" (169 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Noun(5 words)
abalienationalienatealienationamortizationamortizeamortizementannihilationassignassignationassignmentbanebargain and salebarterbequeathbequeathalbiological deathcash incedecessation of lifecession
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Strong matches (51)
Noun(16 words)
conveyancingcrossing the barcurtainsdeathdeath knelldebt of naturedeceasedeeddeedingdeliverdeliverancedeliverydepartdeparturediedisposaldispositiondissolutiondoomdrop
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dyingebb of lifeendend of lifeendingenfeoffmenteternal restexchangeexitexpirationexpireextinctionextinguishment
Adjective(1 words)
dead status
Verb(1 words)
end life
Related words (84)
final summonsfinger of deathgivegivinggogoinggoing offgravehandhand downhand of deathhand onhand overjaws of deathknelllast debtlast musterlast restlast rounduplast sleep
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lease and releaseleaveleaving lifelossloss of lifemake overmaking an endnegotiatepartingpasspass awaypass onpass outpass overpassingpassing awaypassing overperishingquietusreleaserestrewardsalesellsentence of deathsettlesettlementsettlingshades of deathshadow of deathsign oversilencesleepsomatic deathsuccumbsummons of deathsurrendertradetradingtransfertransferencetransmissiontransmittransmittalturn overvesting
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: death, abalienation, alienate, alienation, amortization.
- Sentence evidence is available for demise, 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 "demise".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "demise"
Keep "demise" 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 "demise" 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 "demise", 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 "demise" 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
14 entriescessationconceptual endconveyancedeathendend of organizationendingestate transfermortalityphilosophical changeproperty law termterminationtransfer
More specific
10 entriesaccidental deathclosuredissolutiondyingestate transferleaseleasehold grantmetaphoric endnatural deaththeoretical demise
Collocations
12 entriesby demisedemise clausedemise of the companydemise of the monarchydemise the estatedemised premisesgrant by demiseimminent demiselease by demiselegal demisethe demiseuntimely demise
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Before its demise in October 1994, Magellan was able to collect radar images of 98% of Venus' surface.
Source: tatoeba (3958400)
After the demise of Stalin, Korolev gained the support of the new leader, Nikita Khrushchev.
Source: tatoeba (3958873)
More than 65 million years ago, a large comet hit Earth, leading to the demise of the dinosaurs and most of the planet's other species.
Source: tatoeba (6285350)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "demise"?
Closest matches include death, abalienation, alienate, alienation, amortization.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "demise"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.