Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
graverobber
noun
/ˈɡreɪvˌrɒb.ər/
Definition
A person who illegally removes bodies from graves or tombs, often for the purpose of stealing valuables or anatomical specimens.
Examples
- The notorious graverobber was caught by the police while digging at the old cemetery.
- In movies, a graverobber often appears as a villain searching for treasure in forgotten graves.
- Many cultures have myths and legends about graverobbers who disturb the rest of the dead.
Meaning
Graverobbers typically commit acts of desecration to uncover valuables buried with the dead or to acquire corpses for scientific study.
Synonyms
- tomb raider
- grave thief
- body snatcher
