Perishing vs. Parishing: What's the Difference?

Perishing and Parishing Definitions

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).

A hamlet or village associated with a local church.

To pass from existence; disappear gradually

"Man will go down into the pit, and all his thoughts will perish" (A.J. Balfour).

Present participle of parish

Chiefly British To spoil or deteriorate.

To bring to destruction; destroy

"Many foul blights / Perish'd his hard won gains" (Thomas Hood).

Extremely cold.

Extreme; used of environmental or bodily conditions.

Present participle of perish

The act of something that perishes; decay or destruction.