death

noun6

1. •
   the end of life, when a person, animal or plant stops living forever

   • My grandfather died/met a violent death, which saddened the whole family.
2. •
   Execution (in the judicial sense).

   • The serial killer was sentenced to death.
3. •
   The collapse or end of something.

   • England scored a goal at the death to even the score at one all.
   • Buyer (negotiating): You were at two-fifty on that one. Go on, then, what's the death on that? Seller: Two hundred pounds is the absolute death. Buyer: Sold. Thank you.
4. •
   (figurative) A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).

   • This bake sale is going to be the death of me!
5. •
   The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

   • When death walked in, a chill spread through the room.
6. •
   (figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.