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OBSEQUIES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word obsequies. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word obsequies. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for OBSEQUIES

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funeral
nounn
noun

• a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

burial
nounn
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

• concealing something under the ground

ceremony
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

farewell
nounn
noun

• an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

• the act of departing politely

interment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

rites
nounn
noun

• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

• any customary observance or practice

Best Hypernyms For OBSEQUIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for obsequies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for FUNERAL

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