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mummy Synonyms
Another word for mummy
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• noun (Context 1)
An affectionate term used by or to children for their mother.
Usage Example
"The little girl ran across the playground to give her mother a big hug."
Strongest
mother
mommy
mom
mum
mama
• noun (Context 2)
A dead human or animal body that has been preserved by natural processes or artificial embalming, especially one from ancient Egypt wrapped in bandages.
Usage Example
"The archaeologists carefully excavated the tomb to reveal a perfectly preserved Egyptian corpse."
Weak
corpse
remains
• verb (Context 3)
To preserve a corpse by embalming and wrapping it in cloth, or to cause to dry up and shrivel into a preserved state.
Usage Example
"The ancient priests would mummify the remains of the pharaohs to ensure their safe passage to the afterlife."
Strongest
mummify
embalm
Strong
preserve
Opposites of mummy
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of mummy varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
daddy
father
decay
decompose
rot
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mummy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mummy