demise

[dɪˈmaɪz]

demise Definition

• 1. a person's death
• 2. the end or failure of an enterprise or institution

Using demise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The demise of the company was caused by poor management.

• Example

  The king's demise led to a period of instability in the kingdom.

• Example

  The newspaper reported on the demise of the famous actor.

• Example

  The demise of the old political regime was celebrated by many.

demise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for demise

• death
• passing
• expiration
• decease
• end
• failure
• collapse
• bankruptcy

Antonyms for demise

• birth
• beginning
• prosperity
• success

Idioms Using demise

• dance on someone's demise

  celebrate or rejoice at someone's death or downfall

  Example

  It's not appropriate to dance on someone's demise, even if they were your enemy.

• sign one's own demise

  do something that leads to one's own downfall or failure

  Example

  By ignoring the warnings of his advisors, the CEO signed his own demise.

• be the demise of something

  cause the end or failure of something

  Example

  The rise of digital media was the demise of many print newspapers.

Phrases with demise

• bring about someone's demise

  cause someone's death or downfall

  Example

  His reckless behavior brought about his own demise.

• predict someone's demise

  foresee or anticipate someone's death or downfall

  Example

  Many people predicted the demise of the dictator's regime.

• lament the demise of something

  express sorrow or regret at the end or failure of something

  Example

  Many people lamented the demise of the local bookstore.

Origins of demise

from Old French 'de-' (down) + 'mise' (putting), meaning 'putting down'

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Summary: demise in Brief

The term 'demise' [dɪˈmaɪz] refers to a person's death or the end/failure of an enterprise or institution. It is often used in news reports and discussions of politics and business, as in 'The demise of the company was caused by poor management.' 'Demise' can also be used in phrases like 'bring about someone's demise,' which means to cause someone's downfall, and idioms like 'dance on someone's demise,' which means to celebrate someone's death or downfall.