verb (usually transitive) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She died of cancer after a long struggle.

Definition:To cease to live as a result of (a disease, accident, etc.).

From die of

Example:His cowardice did him in and he lost the battle.

Definition:To defeat, harm, or kill (someone) in a decisive way; to ruin (someone).

From do (someone) in

Example:The police have to end the life of the suspect if they find him in a compromising situation.

Definition:To cause (someone) to die; to end the life of (someone).

From end (someone's) life

Example:He was killed by a snake bite in the jungle.

Definition:To cause (someone) to die by means of (a poison, a disease, a fall, etc.).

From kill (someone) by (something)

Example:He was destined to die of old age during his last days.

Definition:Scheduled to die from (a disease, a condition, etc.).

From destined to (die) of (something)