disentomb

/ˌdɪsˈɛntɒm/

Definitions

1. verb

to free or remove the bodies of the dead from a tomb or burial site

“The archaeologists’ team worked tirelessly to disentomb the ancient remains.”

2. verb

to remove or free something from a state of being confined or restricted

“The new law aimed to disentomb the city’s residents from poverty by providing better job opportunities.”

3. noun

the act of freeing or removing the bodies of the dead from a tomb or burial site

“The disentombing of the ancient city was a major archaeological discovery.”

Synonyms

  • dismember
  • exhume

Antonyms

  • bury
  • entomb