Synonyms of death

26 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for death is passing. Other synonyms of death are end, downfall, demise, repose and decease. The opposite of death is genesis.

Synonyms and similar words for death

endDeath.
tomb literaryDeath (literary).
celestial transfer slangThe act of dying; death.
deceaseDeath, departure from life.
decomposition
dematerialization
demiseDeath; decease.
dirt nap slangA state of permanent rest; the state of death.
doomDeath.
exit euphemisticThe act of departing from life; death.
expirationThe last emission of breath; thus, synonym of death.
fatalityDeath.
liquidationThe action or process of abolishing or eliminating; the murder of dehumanized victims.
mortality figurativelyDeath.
passingDeath, dying; the end of something.
quietusDeath.
reposeOf the Virgin Mary: death; also assumption into heaven.
sunset
the big sleep
crash
downfallA precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
fall
(the) bane
(the) end
defunction obsoleteDeath.
sleep of the just dated, euphemisticA peaceful death or burial.

(antonym(s) of“beginning of life”): birth
(antonym(s) of“maintenance of existence”): life
adventArrival; onset; a time when something first comes or appears; the time when it is approaching.
beginning
birth
genesisThe origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
rise
start

noun The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, non-living state.
noun Execution (in the judicial sense).
noun The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

What is another word for death?: Death has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passing, end, downfall, demise, repose, decease, fatality and doom.
What is the opposite of death?: The opposite of death is genesis. Other antonyms of death are advent, start and beginning.
What does death mean?: Death means the cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, non-living state.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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