death

noun:the permanent end of all biological functions that sustain a living organism
- The doctors declared him brain‑dead, confirming his death.
noun:the state of being dead; the condition of non‑existence after life has ended
- Many religions teach that the soul continues after death.
noun:the act or process of causing someone or something to die; killing
- The soldier faced a difficult decision that could lead to the death of civilians.
noun:the cessation or termination of something non‑living, such as an activity, trend, or institution
- The death of the newspaper industry has forced many journalists to go freelance.
noun:a personified figure representing the end of life, often depicted as a skeletal being
- In the story, Death appeared as a cloaked figure offering a pact.