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entomb Synonyms
Another word for entomb
Choosing another word for entomb depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To bury, trap, or enclose completely beneath a heavy mass or inside a confined space as if in a tomb.
Usage Example
"A sudden avalanche of snow and rock threatened to bury the mountain expedition."
Strongest
bury
Strong
trap
engulf
encase
enclose
immure
swallow up
• verb (Context 2)
To place (a dead body) in a tomb or burial vault.
Usage Example
"The ancient kings were entombed in elaborate stone chambers beneath the temple."
Strongest
inter
bury
Strong
inhume
sepulcher
lay to rest
inurn
Opposites of entomb
The opposite of entomb shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
disinter
exhume
uncover
unearth
excavate
dig up
free
extricate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entomb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entomb