Definitions

1. noun

A dead body, especially one that has been killed or died recently.

“The coroner was called to the scene to examine the corpse.”

2. noun

A dead or inanimate object, especially a body part or a part of a machine.

“The surgeon struggled to repair the damaged corpse of the engine.”

3. verb

To kill or cause the death of someone or something, especially in a violent or sudden manner.

“The police were investigating the reports of a man who had been corpsed by a hit-and-run driver.”

4. verb

To make someone or something feel or seem dead or lifeless.

“The lack of interest in the project had corpsed the team’s morale.”