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Definition of Demise
1. Noun. The time when something ends. "A dying of old hopes"
Exact synonyms: Death, Dying
Group relationships: Life, Life-time, Lifespan, Lifetime
Specialized synonyms: Grave
Generic synonyms: End, Ending
Antonyms: Birth
Derivative terms: Die, Die
Group relationships: Life, Life-time, Lifespan, Lifetime
Specialized synonyms: Grave
Generic synonyms: End, Ending
Antonyms: Birth
Derivative terms: Die, Die
2. Verb. Transfer by a lease or by a will.
Generic synonyms: Transfer
Definition of Demise
1. n. 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.
2. v. t. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath.
Definition of Demise
1. to bequeath [v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES] - See also: bequeath
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demise
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