mummify
What is another word for mummify? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To turn a dead body into a mummy by preserving it.
We haven't recorded synonyms for mummify yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use mummify
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mummify a body
mummify the dead
mummified remains
The word is common in history, archaeology, and everyday talk about ancient Egypt.
Etymology
The verb was formed in English from mummy plus the ending -ify. French later developed a similar word, momifier.
Full origin of mummify →Frequently asked questions
What does mummify mean?
To mummify is to preserve a dead body so that it becomes a mummy. It can also mean to become a mummy.
What is the past tense of mummify?
The past tense is mummified. The present participle is mummifying.
Is mummify transitive?
It is mostly transitive, as in mummify a body, but it can also be used without an object to mean become a mummy.
