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OBSEQUIES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word obsequies. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word obsequies. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OBSEQUIES

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funeral
nounn
noun

• a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

burial
nounn
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

• concealing something under the ground

ceremony
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

farewell
nounn
noun

• an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

• the act of departing politely

interment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

rites
nounn
noun

• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

• any customary observance or practice

Best Hypernyms For OBSEQUIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obsequies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
ceremonial ceremony observance
Phrases (1)
ceremonial occasion

Alternatives for FUNERAL

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