Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhume-a-body
verb
/ɪɡˈzjuːm ə ˈbɒdi/
Definition
To dig out a body from a grave or tomb.
Examples
- The authorities decided to exhume the body to gather more evidence.
- After many years, the family requested to exhume the remains for a proper reburial.
- In some cases, bodies are exhumed to confirm the identity of the deceased.
Meaning
Exhuming a body typically involves the legal process of removing a deceased person’s remains from burial for investigation or other purposes.
Synonyms
- uncover
- dig up
- disinter
