Exhume

//ɛkˈs(j)um//

Word Type

Verb

The word "exhume" can be used as a verb.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

exhumable exhumation exhumer reexhume unexhumed

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

dig up excavate turn up

Related Terms

bring to light burial dig out disinter ground take out uncover

Synonym Network

dig up disinter

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