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exhume

verb

/ɛksˈhjuːm/

Meaning

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.

disinter, unearth, uncover, dig up

bury, inter, conceal

exhume a body, exhume remains, exhume evidence

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

To separate or cut apart.