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Synonyms of exhume

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for exhume is disinter. Other synonyms of exhume are dig up, unbury and unearth. The opposite of exhume is inter.

Synonyms and similar words for exhume

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Opposite of exhume

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Meaning of exhume

  1. verb To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.
  2. verb To uncover; to bring to light.

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Questions about synonyms of exhume

What is another word for exhume?
Exhume has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disinter, dig up, unbury and unearth.
What is the opposite of exhume?
The opposite of exhume is inter.
What does exhume mean?
Exhume means to dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.

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