Demise (Noun)
Meaning
The time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans"; "a dying of old hopes".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The company's demise was a result of poor financial management and lack of innovation.
- The demise of the traditional music industry was accelerated by the rise of streaming services.
- The demise of the old factory marked the end of an era for the small town.
- The demise of the relationship was a gradual process that had been unfolding for months.
- The demise of the once-thriving shopping mall was a symbol of the changing retail landscape.