Collocations for demise - noun

sad, tragic, unfortunate
rapid, sudden
The war brought about the industry's sudden demise.

early, premature, untimely
He praised the union's aims but predicted its early demise.

imminent, impending
eventual, final, ultimate
inevitable
apparent
political
the events which contributed to his political demise

bring about, cause, contribute to, lead to
hasten
meet
predict
see

demise of
the demise of the USSR