Burke (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Murder without leaving a trace on the body.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Slay
• Off
• Polish Off
• Remove
• Hit
• Dispatch
• Bump Off

Meaning ²

Get rid of, silence, or suppress; "burke an issue".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Conquer
• Subdue
• Stamp Down