1
[ verb ] remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it

Examples

"Th Egyptians mummified their pharaos"

Related terms

embalm

2
[ verb ] preserve while making lifeless

Examples

"mummified ideas and institutions should be gotten rid of"

Related terms

continue mummification

3
[ verb ] dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

Synonyms

dry_up

Examples

"a mummified body was found"

Related terms

shrivel mummy

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Rhymes with

ramify modify mollify indemnify amplify magnify nullify stultify exemplify simplify justify ossify personify edify declassify pacify stratify detoxify ratify disqualify horrify mystify identify misidentify reunify classify demystify gratify glorify falsify calcify qualify unify signify dignify verify terrify typify intensify identify misidentify deify specify purify clarify notify solidify sanctify acidify gasify electrify rarefy codify certify liquefy petrify testify rectify crucify decertify diversify

Phonetic and Homophones

M AH1 M AH0 F AY2

Similar Spelling

mumbai

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