Disinter (Verb)
Meaning
Dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The authorities were forced to disinter the body to gather more evidence for the ongoing murder investigation.
- In ancient cultures, disinter was not practiced, as the dead were respected and allowed to rest in peace.
- Researchers have long sought to disinter the remains of historical figures, hoping to unlock the secrets of the past.
- The family of the deceased was devastated when they were told that the body had to be disinter for further forensic analysis.
- Scientists were given permission to disinter the mummies, allowing them to study the well-preserved bodies and gain valuable insights.