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coffin Synonyms
Another word for coffin
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• noun (Context 1)
A long, narrow box, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation.
Usage Example
"The pallbearers stepped forward to lift the heavy oak casket and carry it down the aisle of the church."
Strongest
casket
Strong
sarcophagus
Weak
box
• verb (Context 2)
To place a dead body into a coffin.
Usage Example
"The fallen soldier was respectfully washed and coffined before the family arrived to pay their final respects."
Weak
entomb
encase
bury
Opposites of coffin
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of coffin varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
exhume
unearth
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coffin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coffin