Definitions

1. noun

The state of being defeated or ruined; the end of something

“The company’s demise was a result of poor management and financial mismanagement.”

2. noun

The death or demise of a person, often in a dramatic or tragic manner

“The king’s demise was a shock to the entire kingdom.”

3. verb

To cause something to end or come to an end

“The bad weather will cause the festival to demise for this year.”

4. verb

To die or perish

“The old tree will demise soon due to disease.”