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death knell
 

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Noun death knell has 2 senses
  1. death knell - an omen of death or destruction
    --1 is a kind of     omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy
  2. death knell, death bell - a bell rung to announce a death
    --2 is a kind of bell

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Death Knell

Description:

Death Knell refers to the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce or commemorate a death. It can also symbolize the end or downfall of something.

Examples:

Noun - Sound of a Bell:

  1. The death knell tolls, signaling the passing of a beloved community member.
  2. The village church's bells rang the death knell, creating a somber atmosphere.

Noun - Symbol of End or Downfall:

  1. The arrival of online streaming sounded the death knell for video rental stores.
  2. The bankruptcy announcement seemed to be the death knell for the struggling company.

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