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Another word for perish

Verb
    2. See also:

    die

    die

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Sentence Examples

  • As matters stand, I must either conquer or perish in a little."

  • Fayrer has demonstrated that in India alone annually some 20,000 human beings perish from snake-bites.

  • I must look for the commander in chief here, and if all is lost it is for me to perish with the rest.

  • truths which wake To perish never "?

  • I shall perish of my debauchery if Thou utterly desertest me!

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