Synonyms of demise

26 similar words

Another word for demise is decease. Other synonyms of demise are fatality, quietus, death, end and tomb.

Synonyms and similar words for demise

fatalityDeath.
quietusDeath.
death
end
tomb literary
celestial transfer slangThe act of dying; death.
deceaseDeath, departure from life.
decomposition
dematerialization
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.
liquidationThe action or process of abolishing or eliminating; the murder of dehumanized victims.
mortality figurativelyDeath.
passing
repose
sunset
the big sleep
crash
downfall
fall
(the) bane
(the) end
defunction obsoleteDeath.
sleep of the just dated, euphemisticA peaceful death or burial.

noun The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
noun Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
noun Death; decease.

What is another word for demise?: Demise has 26 synonyms on Word.ws, such as decease, fatality, quietus, death, end, tomb, celestial transfer and decomposition.
What does demise mean?: Demise means the conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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