perishing

[US]/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.causing great suffering; deadly; annoying; terrible; (extremely) uncomfortable due to hunger or cold; freezing; annoying; damned
adv.damned

Phrases & Collocations

perishing cold

perishing heat

perishing hunger

perishing pain

perishing fear

perishing light

perishing hope

perishing love

perishing dreams

perishing spirit

Example Sentences

many species are at risk of perishing due to climate change.

the fire threatened the entire forest, leaving wildlife perishing in its wake.

without proper care, the plants are perishing in this harsh environment.

he warned that the ancient traditions were at risk of perishing.

many cultures are perishing as globalization spreads.

the documentary highlighted the animals perishing due to habitat loss.

efforts are being made to prevent the endangered species from perishing.

the harsh winter conditions are causing many crops to be perishing.

without intervention, the local languages are at risk of perishing.

she felt a deep sadness seeing the beautiful landscapes perishing.

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