Synonyms for

Corpses

Verb / ˈkɔ:rpsʌz / / ˈkɔ:rpsɪz / Another word for corpses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Corpses are dead bodies.

Synonyms & similar words

clay remains armycorps cadaver stiff corpse corps remains cadavers carcasses deceased corps stiffs bodies shell skeleton bones relics bones remnants dust ashes mort late departed

Synonyms by register

Formal

remains deceased cadavers

Informal

bodies dead folks

Literary

husk shell specters

Antonyms

living alive breathing animate vital conscious

Common collocations

  • pile of corpses
  • countless corpses
  • rotting corpses
  • fresh corpses
  • scattered corpses
  • army of corpses
  • inspect the corpses

Word family

noun corpse

Usage note

Corpse is a formal and somewhat clinical term for a dead body. It often carries a somber or macabre connotation and is typically used in contexts such as crime scenes, morgues, or battlefields.

Example sentences

  1. The graveyard was filled with old and new corpses.
  2. The detective inspected the corpses for any clues.
  3. The hospital had to dispose of the corpses properly.
  4. The sight of corpses made the kids scared.
  5. The soldiers had to bury the corpses of their fallen comrades.

Quotes

  • I saw the dead without really seeing them. It was as though the corpse was not a dead body, but a machine whose springs had been wound too tight, ready to burst with a puff of steam. - Elie Wiesel
  • Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. - Norman Cousins
  • Life is a brief intermission, between birth and death, enjoy it. - Unknown

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