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exhumation
This term carries a heavy, clinical, and often somber tone when used in a literal sense. It evokes images of forensic investigation, legal mandates, or ancestral recovery, distinguishing it from simple digging by its specific focus on human remains and the solemnity of the act.
When applied figuratively, the word suggests a deliberate and often disruptive uncovering of the past. It implies that the information being revealed was intentionally buried or suppressed, and its return to the surface is likely to cause tension, shock, or a necessary reckoning.
Meanings
Examples
The court ordered the exhumation of the body to determine the actual cause of death.
We need a permit before we can proceed with the exhumation.
The exhumation of the ancient king revealed a gold mask and several jewels.
I cannot believe they are actually performing an exhumation in the middle of the night.
The forensic team carefully managed the exhumation to preserve any remaining evidence.
The exhumation of these old scandals has ruined the politician's reputation.
The exhumation of these old scandals has ruined the politician's reputation.
Why would anyone request the exhumation of a relative after twenty years?
The exhumation of forgotten archives provided new insights into the war.