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Exhumed

Verb / eˈkshju:md / Another word for exhumed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exhumed means to dig up something, especially a dead body, from the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

exhume disinter unearthed disinterred unburied excavated retrieved recovered extracted discovered uncovered revived resurrected rescued salvaged procured reclaimed disentombed ungraved

Example sentences

  1. They exhumed the coffin to investigate the cause of death.
  2. The detectives exhumed the body for further examination.
  3. The scientists exhumed the dinosaur fossils from the ground.
  4. The treasure hunters exhumed the buried treasure.
  5. The researchers exhumed the ancient ruins to study their origins.

Quotes

  • "The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner
  • "The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is the duty of the living to do so for them." - Lois McMaster Bujold
  • "The dead know only one thing: it is better to be alive." - Full Metal Jacket

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