burked

burke

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [burk]
- /bɜrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [burk]
- /bɜrk/

Definitions of burked word

verb with object burked to murder, as by suffocation, so as to leave no or few marks of violence. 1
verb with object burked to suppress or get rid of by some indirect maneuver. 1
verb burked simple past tense and past participle of burke. 0

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Parts of speech for Burked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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burked popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for burked

verb burked

omit — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.
circumvent — If someone circumvents a rule or restriction, they avoid having to obey the rule or restriction, in a clever and perhaps dishonest way.
sidestep — to step to one side.
ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
skirt — the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.

All 96 Synonyms of burked

Antonyms for burked

verb burked

release — to lease again.
yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.
let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
tell — to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.): to tell the story of Lincoln's childhood.

All 32 Antonyms of burked

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