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hearse

The word “hearse” has 1 syllable: hearse

It's pronounced as /hɝːs/

What is synonym and antonym for hearse?

In the thesaurus, “hearse” has 28 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hearse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hearse

Antonyms for hearse

Meanings of hearse

  • noun
    1. A hind (female deer) in the second year of her age.
    2. A framework of wood or metal placed over the coffin or tomb of a deceased person, and covered with a pall; also, a temporary canopy bearing wax lights and set up in a church, under which the coffin was placed during the funeral ceremonies.
    3. A grave, coffin, tomb, or sepulchral monument.
    4. A bier or handbarrow for conveying the dead to the grave.
    5. A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.
  • verb
    1. To enclose in a hearse; to entomb.

Example Sentences

  • The black hearse slowly led the funeral procession.
  • They watched as the hearse arrived at the cemetery.
  • A quiet silence followed the passing of the hearse.
  • The hearse was decorated with flowers for the ceremony.
  • People stood respectfully as the hearse drove by.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hearse, such as: bare, burn, bury, catafalque, cloak, coffin, conceal.

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