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to perish
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to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly
Intransitive
perish
v
perishable
adj
perishable
adj
Example
During natural disasters, people may tragically perish due to the force of the elements.
Firefighters bravely risk their lives to save others from perishing in burning buildings.
In extreme weather conditions, individuals stranded without shelter may perish from exposure.
Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.
The insect lived an ephemeral life, surviving only for a single day before perishing.
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