death Synonyms
Another word for death
• noun (Context 1)
The action or fact of dying or being killed; the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.
"The sudden demise of the beloved monarch shocked the entire nation."
• noun (Context 2)
The state of being dead.
"Even in nonexistence, the great poet's influence continued to shape modern literature."
• noun (Context 3)
The destruction or permanent end of something non-living, such as an institution, practice, or idea.
"The invention of the printing press marked the gradual demise of the medieval scribal tradition."
• noun (Context 4)
The personification of the power that destroys life, often represented in art and folklore as a hooded skeleton holding a scythe.
"In the medieval morality play, grim reaper arrives unexpectedly to summon the king."
Opposites of death
The opposite of death shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: