deaths

Definitions

The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.

Instances or occurrences of the end of life.

Examples

The report highlights a significant increase in traffic-related deaths over the past year.

Medical advancements have contributed to a decline in deaths from preventable diseases.

The community held a memorial service to honor the deaths of those lost in the tragedy.

Synonyms

demises fatalities passings losses ends departures mortalities

Antonyms

births lives beginnings survivals existences arrivals starts