perish
//ˈpɛrɪʃ//
Verb
perishInfinitive
perishPresent tense
perishedPast tense
perishedPast participle
perishingPresent participle
perishesThird-person singular
1
To die, especially in a violent, sudden, or untimely manner.
Many soldiers perished in the battle.
2
To suffer complete ruin or destruction; to cease to exist.
Many ancient civilizations perished due to climate change.
3
(Of rubber, food, or other materials) to lose its normal qualities; to rot or decay.
The rubber seals perished after years of exposure to sunlight.