uninhumed

/ˌʌnɪnˈhjuːmd/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of a funeral rite or a burial ceremony, especially a Christian burial

“The villagers were outraged when the wealthy lord chose to uninhume the remains of their ancestors, disregarding local customs.”

2. noun

a person or thing that has been deprived of a funeral rite or a burial ceremony

“The uninhumed bodies were discovered during the excavation, sparking debate about the treatment of the dead.”

Synonyms

  • desecrated
  • dishonored
  • profaned

Antonyms

  • dignified
  • honored