Synonyms of mortality

mortality

noun

as in death

the death especially of large numbers of people or animals

Tuberculosis was a leading cause of mortality back then.

Related Words

• death
• homicide
• murder
• dead
• grave
• nothingness
• sleep
• bloodshed
• deadness
• manslaughter
• killing
• lifelessness
• slaying
• genocide
• execution
• bloodletting
• foul play
• assassination
• pogrom
• slaughter
• carnage
• holocaust
• butchery
• bloodbath

Dissimilar Words

• immortality
• lifetime
• living
• life
• existence
• lifespan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mortality

Major life events that force you to confront aging and mortality can feel scary. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

The researchers found that mortality benefits plateaued after about 120 minutes per week, meaning extra time at the squat rack did not translate to further gains in life expectancy. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026

According to a 2025 study involving 17,575 adults with CKD, moderate tea consumption (up to 4 cups daily) was associated with lower all-cause mortality, especially in earlier stages. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

No additional benefit was observed above 120 minutes per week, meaning more time in the gym did not translate to further reductions in mortality. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026