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BURYING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Burying.

Burying - as a noun

Concealing something under the ground

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burial
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concealingconcealmenthiding
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Burying - as a verb

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

To place in the ground.

Example: "Bury a bone;  bury the embers"

To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

Example: "She buried her face in the pillow;  they buried us in paperwork"

To suppress and hide away in one's mind.

Example: "Secrets kept buried; she buried her shame and put on a smiling face."

To put an end to; to abandon.

Example: "They buried their argument and shook hands."

To score a goal.

To kill or murder.

To render imperceptible by other, more prominent stimuli; drown out.

Example: "Vocals buried in the mix"

Example Sentences

"He is burying his dog in the backyard."
"They were burying their treasure on the deserted island."
"The archaeologists are burying the ancient artifacts for preservation."
"She is burying her face in her hands, unable to bear the news."
"We will be burying our old memories and starting afresh."
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Word Game Points

Is BURYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, burying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BURYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, burying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BURYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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