Demise – Death, the end or termination of something

(Pronounced duh-mize)

To remember the definition of the word demise, use the following mnemonic:

The blind man demanded her eyes (demise) be given to him after her death.

Examples of demise in a sentence

The dragon came to his demise at the hands of the knight.

The people rejoiced after the demise of their dictator.

The woman sobbed over her mothers demise.