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corpse Synonyms

Another word for corpse

Choosing another word for corpse depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered the well-preserved cadaver of an ancient ruler inside the sealed stone tomb."

Strongest
cadaver
Strong
remains
body
carcass
stiff

• verb (Context 2)

To spoil a piece of acting by forgetting one's lines or laughing uncontrollably on stage or on camera (or to cause another actor to do so).

Usage Example

"The lead actor completely corpsed during the final scene when a prop unexpectedly fell off the wall."

Strong
crack up

• Nearby Words

corporatization
corporatize
corps
corpse
corpselike
corpsman
corpulent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Corpse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/corpse
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