We must learn to live together as brothers, or we will perish together as fools.
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Perish
/ˈpɛɹɪʃ/
Synonyms for "perish" (159 found)
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Verb(17 words)
fadefade awayfade outfallfall asleepfleeflyfossilizefustgogo awaygo outgo undergo up in smokegrow oldhidekick offleave no traceleave the scenelose currency
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meltmelt awaymiscarrymolderobsolesceoutdatepartpasspass awaypass onpass outpass overpeg outpeter output off mortalityputrefyquit this worldretire from sightreturn to dustrotrun outrustsinksink awayspoilstop breathingsuccumbsuffer an eclipsesuperannuateturnup and dievanishvanish from sightwastewaste awaywear awayyield the ghost
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(1 words)
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16 total sentences available.
That whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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If a nuclear war were to break out, mankind would perish.
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All who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
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