Perish and Thrive

Opposite meaning words

Perish verb - To stop living.

Usage example: 12 people perished in the plane crash

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Thrive is an antonym for perish.

Nearby Words: peril, perishing, perishable

Thrive verb - To grow vigorously.

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Perish is an antonym for thrive.

Nearby Words: thriving, thrived, thriven

perish power

thrive power

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