perish

• Verb, das den Vorgang des Sterbens, des Untergangs oder der Zerstörung bezeichnet, oft gewaltsam, vorzeitig oder in größerem Ausmaß.

A verb used to indicate the act of dying, being destroyed, or ceasing to exist, often in a violent or untimely manner.

1. Die or cease to existB2formal

   To die, especially in a violent or sudden manner; to be destroyed or come to an end.

   Umkommen

   • Many soldiers perished in the battle.
   • The ancient civilization perished due to drought.
   • Without water, the plants will perish quickly.

   Synonymedeceasediedisappearexpirepass awaysuccumbvanish

   Antonymeendureflourishlivepersistsurvivethrive

2. Decay or spoilB2formal

   To rot or decay, especially of organic material.

   Verderben

   • The fruit will perish if left out in the sun.
   • Food left unrefrigerated will perish within hours.
   • The wood perished after years of exposure to moisture.

   Synonymedecomposego badputrefyrotspoil

   Antonymeendurelastpersist