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perish

The correct spelling is perish.

How to pronounce perish

/ˈpɛɹɪʃ/
verb

IPA: /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/

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The correct spelling is perish. To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
  2. 2.To decay in such a way that it can't be used for its original purpose
  3. 3.To die; to cease to live.
  4. 4.To cause to perish.

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