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perishing

The correct spelling is perishing.

How to pronounce perishing

verb

Say it like: Per-ish-ing

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

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Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act of something that perishes; decay or destruction.

adjective

  1. 1.Extremely cold.
  2. 2.Extreme; used of environmental or bodily conditions.

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