perished

[ˈperɪʃt]

perished Definition

• 1. suffered death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way
• 2. suffered complete ruin or destruction

Using perished: Examples

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

• Example

  Many people perished in the earthquake.

• Example

  The sailors perished at sea.

• Example

  The ancient city was destroyed and its culture perished with it.

• Example

  The company's reputation perished after the scandal.

perished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perished

• died
• expired
• succumbed
• vanished
• passed away

Antonyms for perished

• survived
• thrived

Phrases with perished

• perish the thought

  used to say that an idea is unpleasant and should not be considered

  Example

  Perish the thought that I would ever cheat on my taxes!

• perish the sight

  used to express strong dislike or disgust for something

  Example

  Perish the sight of that awful painting! It's so ugly.

• perish in the attempt

  to die while trying to do something difficult or dangerous

  Example

  Many climbers have perished in the attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Summary: perished in Brief

The verb 'perished' [ˈperɪʃt] means to suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way, or to suffer complete ruin or destruction. Examples include 'Many people perished in the earthquake' and 'The company's reputation perished after the scandal.' Common phrases include 'perish the thought,' used to dismiss an unpleasant idea, and 'perish in the attempt,' meaning to die while attempting something difficult or dangerous.