exhume
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for exhume, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To dig up a body that has been buried.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
How to use exhume
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin exhumare, from ex- ("out of") plus humus ("ground, earth") — literally "to bring out of the ground."
Full origin of exhume →Frequently asked questions
What does “exhume” mean?
The word “exhume” means to dig up a body that has been buried. In plain terms, to dig a body back up, or figuratively to revive something long buried or forgotten.
How do you pronounce “exhume”?
“Exhume” is pronounced ehks-YOOM (/ɛkˈs(j)um/ in IPA).
How do you use “exhume” in a sentence?
Here is “exhume” used in a sentence: “Investigators exhumed the remains for a fresh autopsy.”
What is another word for “exhume”?
Words with a similar meaning to “exhume” include dig up, disinter, unbury and unearth.
What is the opposite of “exhume”?
The opposite of “exhume” — its antonyms — are bury, inhume and inter.
What part of speech is “exhume”?
“Exhume” is a verb.
Where does the word “exhume” come from?
The word “exhume” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin exhumare, from ex- ("out of") plus humus ("ground, earth") — literally "to bring out of the ground.".
How many meanings does “exhume” have?
“Exhume” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to dig up a body that has been buried.