English Synonym Finder

disinter

Definitions

To dig up or remove something, especially a corpse, from a grave or the ground.

To bring something into prominence or reveal something that was previously hidden or forgotten.

Examples

The archaeologists worked carefully to disinter the ancient artifacts from the burial site.

A court order was issued to disinter the body for further forensic examination.

Synonyms

exhume unearth dig up excavate reveal uncover

Antonyms

bury inter entomb inhume conceal hide