OBSEQUIES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word obsequies. (close relations)
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 |