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perish

[ˈperΙͺΚƒ]

πŸ“– Definition

v. die, especially in a violent or sudden way; suffer complete ruin or destruction

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A wrecking ball smashing through the wall of a building

πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

The earthquake threatened to perish the ancient city.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

perishable adj.

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