funeral

/ˈfʌnɪrəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a ceremony or service to mark the death of someone, typically with a burial or cremation following

“The family attended the funeral of their loved one with a mixture of sadness and gratitude.”

2. noun

a payment or compensation given to someone’s next of kin after their death, especially a payment made to the family of a person killed in an accident or at work

“The company had to pay a large funeral to the family of the employee who died in the factory accident.”

3. noun

a state of being or condition, especially one that is temporary or temporary

“After the funeral, the family went into a state of mourning for several months.”

4. verb

to attend a funeral, especially as a sign of respect or to pay one’s condolences

“She funerals for her grandmother, who had passed away a few days ago.”

5. verb

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

“The hitman funerals the witness before he could testify against the mafia.”

Synonyms

  • commemoration
  • memorial
  • obsequy
  • wake

Antonyms

  • birthday
  • celebration