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dis·in·ter
(dĭs′ĭn-tûr′)tr.v. dis·in·terred, dis·in·ter·ring, dis·in·ters
1. To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume.
2. To bring to public notice; disclose.
dis′in·ter′ment n.
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disinter
(ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː)vb (tr) , -ters, -terring or -terred
1. to remove or dig up; exhume
2. to bring (a secret, hidden facts, etc) to light; expose
ˌdisinˈterment n
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dis•in•ter
(ˌdɪs ɪnˈtɜr)v.t. -terred, -ter•ring.
1. to take out of the place of interment; exhume; unearth.
2. to bring from obscurity into view.
[1605–15]
dis`in•ter′ment, n.
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disinter
Past participle: disinterred
Gerund: disinterring
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Verb | 1. | disinter - dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies |
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