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knell

noun

/nɛl/

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

death knell

toll, chime, peal, ringing

silence, quiet

death knell, funeral knell, knell of doom

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors