Demise ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Demise ( noun )

1. The death of a person, especially a king or queen.
2. An end or failure of an enterprise or institution.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french de- "down" + mes "manner", from latin modus. originally in the sense "manner of death", the term later came to denote the death itself.

Examples:

1. The demise of the king was a shock to the entire nation.
2. The company's demise was a result of poor management.
3. The demise of the company was a huge blow to the economy.
4. The demise of the relationship was inevitable.
5. His demise came as a surprise to everyone.

(As a verb)

Demise ( verb )

1. The death of a person, especially a king or queen.
2. An end or failure of an enterprise or institution.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french de- "down" + mes "manner", from latin modus. originally in the sense "manner of death", the term later came to denote the death itself.

Examples:

1. The demise of the king was a shock to the entire nation.
2. The company's demise was a result of poor management.
3. The demise of the company was a huge blow to the economy.
4. The demise of the relationship was inevitable.
5. His demise came as a surprise to everyone.