Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhume
verb
/ɪɡˈzjuːm/
Definition
To dig up something buried, especially a body.
Examples
- They decided to exhume the remains to conduct a proper investigation.
- The scientists plan to exhume the samples from the historical site.
Meaning
Exhumation often refers to the process of removing a corpse from a grave for further investigation or examination.
Synonyms
- dig up
- disinter
- remove
- unearth
