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Perishing and Parishing Definitions

Perishing

To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner
"Must then a Christ perish in torment in every age to save those who have no imagination?" (George Bernard Shaw).

Parishing

A hamlet or village associated with a local church.

Perishing

To pass from existence; disappear gradually
"Man will go down into the pit, and all his thoughts will perish" (A.J. Balfour).

Parishing

Present participle of parish

Perishing

Chiefly British To spoil or deteriorate.
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Perishing

To bring to destruction; destroy
"Many foul blights / Perish'd his hard won gains" (Thomas Hood).

Perishing

Extremely cold.

Perishing

Extreme; used of environmental or bodily conditions.

Perishing

Present participle of perish

Perishing

The act of something that perishes; decay or destruction.
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