loss of life

NOUN

death

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decease demise dying expiration passing

STRONG

cessation curtains end euthanasia extermination extinction finis finish necrosis oblivion quietus release repose termination

WEAK

afterlife dissolution eternal rest eternal sleep final rest final sleep grave grim reaper heaven mort mortality paradise passing over silence tomb

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning birth nativity

STRONG

creation existence genesis life origination start

WEAK

being

Example Sentences

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Supporters argue it prevents a larger loss of life.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

But the loss of life could have been even higher.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Imam Shadi Alsuleiman, president of the Australian National Imams Council, said his organization mourned the loss of life alongside Australia’s Jewish community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“The loss of life and the serious injuries suffered by these young athletes and those traveling with them is devastating,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He rejected Yutar’s statement that the trial had anything to do with murder, and re-minded the court that MK’s express policy was that there should be no loss of life.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

loss of life

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