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deaths

The word “deaths” has 1 syllable: deaths

It's pronounced as /dɛθs/

What is synonym and antonym for deaths?

In the thesaurus, “deaths” has 12 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deaths along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deaths

  • curses
  • demises
  • destructions
  • downfalls
  • fates
  • kisses of death
  • massacres
  • passings
  • ruins
  • slaughters
  • terminations
  • undoings

Antonyms for deaths

  • beginnings
  • births
  • commencements
  • creations
  • dawns
  • geneses
  • launches
  • lives
  • mornings
  • onsets
  • starts

Meanings of deaths

  • noun
    1. The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
    2. (often capitalized) The personification of death as a hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper. The pronoun he is not the only option, but probably the most traditional one, as it matches with the male grammatical gender of Old English dēaþ, also with cognate German der Tod. The fourth apocalyptic rider (Bible, revelations 6:8) is male θᾰ́νᾰτος (thanatos) in Greek. It has the female name Mors in Latin, but is referred to with male forms qui and eum. The following quotes show this rider on a pale horse is his in the English Bible and she in Peter Gabriel's lyrics.
    3. (the death) The collapse or end of something.
    4. Spiritual lifelessness.

Example Sentences

  • The deaths caused by the hurricane were a tragic reminder of its power.
  • The report highlighted the increase in deaths from preventable diseases.
  • The documentary focused on the impact of deaths in the war-torn region.
  • The sudden deaths of several key figures left the community in shock.
  • Researchers are studying the deaths related to the new health crisis to find effective solutions.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deaths, such as: beginnings, births, commencements, creations, curses, dawns, demises.

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