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EXHUMATION Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word exhumation. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word exhumation. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXHUMATION

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disinterment
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried

excavation
nounn
noun

• the act of digging

• the site of an archeological exploration

• a hole in the ground made by excavating

• the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

exhuming
verb, nounv, n
verb

• dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies

unearthing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• discover by investigation

• recover through digging

digging up
verbv
noun

• the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried

Best Hypernyms For EXHUMATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for exhumation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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act deed
Phrases (2)
human actionhuman activity

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