embalm

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \im-ˈbä(l)m, em-\
- /ɪmˈbɑːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \im-ˈbä(l)m, em-\

Definitions of embalm word

noun embalm Preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative. 1
transitive verb embalm preserve: dead body 1
verb embalm If a dead person is embalmed, their body is preserved using special substances. 0
verb embalm to treat (a dead body) with preservatives, as by injecting formaldehyde into the blood vessels, to retard putrefaction 0
verb embalm to preserve or cherish the memory of 0
verb embalm to give a sweet fragrance to 0

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Parts of speech for Embalm

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for embalm

verb embalm

mummify — to make (a dead body) into a mummy, as by embalming and drying.
preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
fix — to repair; mend.
keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
conserve — If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time.

All 18 Synonyms of embalm

Antonyms for embalm

verb embalm

neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
squander — to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).
use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
waste — to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander: to waste money; to waste words.

All 4 Antonyms of embalm

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