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Synonyms of corpse

22 similar words

Another word for corpse is remains. Other synonyms of corpse are cadaver.

Synonyms and similar words for corpse

nounA human body in general, whether living or dead.

nounMore synonyms

  • cadaverA dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.
  • carrionA dead body; a carcass, a corpse.
  • DB
  • dog meat
  • dust
  • offal
  • relics
  • reliquiae
  • remainsThe body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
  • stiff slangA cadaver; a dead person.
  • worm foodOne or more corpses, especially in a state of decay; remains.
  • anatomy archaic
  • corse obsoleteA dead body, a corpse.
  • lich UK, archaicA reanimated corpse or undead being; particularly an intelligent, undead spellcaster.

Meaning of corpse

  1. noun A dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.
  2. noun The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.
  3. noun A human body in general, whether living or dead.

Full definition of corpse

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Questions about synonyms of corpse

What is another word for corpse?
Corpse has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as remains and cadaver.
What does corpse mean?
Corpse means a dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.

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