obsequies
The word “obsequies” has 3 syllables: ob-se-quies
It's pronounced as /ˈɒbsɪkwɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for obsequies?
In the thesaurus, “obsequies” has 16 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsequies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obsequies
- burial
- burying
- ceremony
- embalmment
- entombing
- entombment
- funeral
- immurement
- inhumation
- interment
- interring
- inurnment
- reburial
- reinterment
- sepulture
- service
Antonyms for obsequies
- cremation
- disinterment
- exhumation
- unearthing
Meanings of obsequies
- noun
- Funeral rites.
- The last office for the dead.
- (chiefly in the plural) A funeral rite or service.
Example Sentences
- The entire town attended the obsequies of their beloved mayor, paying their respects.
- The obsequies for the fallen soldiers were conducted with solemnity and reverence.
- As a sign of mourning, black drapes adorned the windows of the church during the obsequies.
- The priest led the congregation in prayers during the obsequies for the deceased parishioner.
- The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support during the obsequies for their loved one.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsequies, such as: burial, burying, ceremony, cremation, disinterment, embalmment, entombing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
obit
- announcement
- burial
- cremation
- death announcement
- death notice
- entombment
- epitaph
- eulogy
- exequies
- funeration
- hic jacet
- inhumation
- inscription
- interment
- last rites
- memorial
- mortuary tribute
- necrology
- obituary
- obsequies
- planting
- register
- requiem
- sepulture
- services
- solemnities
- testimonial
- tribute
wake
- admonish
- advise
- aftermath
- agitate
- alert
- apprise
- arise
- arouse
- augur
- awake
- awaken
- backwash
- bestir
- bode
- caution
- consciousness
- deathwatch
- disturb
- excite
- forbode
- forebode
- forecast
- foreshadow
- foretell
- foretoken
- forewarn
- funeral service
- furrow
- get up
- harbinger
- inform
- insomnia
- knock up
- last rites
- notify
- obsequies
- path
- portend
- predict
- presage
- prognosticate
- prophesy
- provoke
- raise
- reawaken
- revive
- rewake
- rise
- rites
- roll out
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- shift
- sleeplessness
- stimulate
- stir
- track
- train
- turn out
- uprise
- vigil
- wakefulness
- waken
- warn
- wash
- watch
- wave