Perishing vs. Parishing: What's the Difference?

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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