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- US Pronunciation
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- [burk]
- /bɜrk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [burk]
- /bɜrk/
Definitions of burking word
- verb with object burking to murder, as by suffocation, so as to leave no or few marks of violence. 1
- verb with object burking to suppress or get rid of by some indirect maneuver. 1
- verb burking present participle of burke. 0
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Parts of speech for Burking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burking 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.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
burking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burking
verb burking
- 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.
Antonyms for burking
verb burking
- 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.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with b
- Words starting with bu
- Words starting with bur
- Words starting with burk
- Words starting with burki
- Words starting with burkin
- Words starting with burking
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