Definitions

1. verb

to bury or inter in a grave; to give burial to

“The village’s elderly residents worked together to inhumate the deceased, following traditional customs.”

2. verb

to place (a person or animal) in a grave or tomb

“The archaeologists inhumated the skeleton, taking care to preserve the ancient remains.”

3. verb

to treat with disrespect or indignity

“The corrupt politician felt her reputation would be inhumated if the scandal became public.”

4. verb

to deprive of human burial, especially by disposing of a corpse in an unmarked or undignified grave

“The government was accused of inhumating the victims of the war, leaving their families to search for their loved ones.”