Antonyms for resurrect


Grammar : Verb
Spell : rez-uh-rekt
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛz əˈrɛkt


Definition of resurrect

Origin :
  • 1772, back-formation from resurrection. Related: Resurrected; resurrecting. "The correct form is resurge, which, however, is intransitive only, whereas the verb resurrect can be used both as transitive and intransitive ..." [Klein]. Related: Resurrected; resurrecting.
  • verb revive
Example sentences :
  • And vampires are things I'd like to see drowned so deep they can't ever resurrect.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Unaga » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • I have dared to resurrect an extinct tribe for the purposes of fiction.
  • Extract from : « Brothers of Peril » by Theodore Goodridge Roberts
  • But look here, old chap, you look a bit cheap; we'll resurrect you to start with.
  • Extract from : « War's Brighter Side » by Julian Ralph.
  • From those cells we can resurrect any one of whom we have an identification plate.
  • Extract from : « The Victor » by Bryce Walton
  • If we need Einstein, why don't we Resurrect him, deal with him as a man?
  • Extract from : « The Big Time » by Fritz Reuter Leiber
  • He crucified Self, that he might resurrect the image of God.
  • Extract from : « Carmen Ariza » by Charles Francis Stocking
  • By rising from the tomb, Thou didst raise the dead and resurrect Adam.
  • Extract from : « Orthodox Daily Prayers » by Anonymous
  • Bates said "it was 'rejuvify'—that is, 'drag out,' 'resurrect.'"
  • Extract from : « The Puddleford Papers, » by H. H. Riley
  • We shall hang the dog, and then resurrect the master; for, Viola!
  • Extract from : « Faithful Margaret » by Annie Ashmore
  • I said, “I will improve your reputation by giving you an opportunity to resurrect me.”
  • Extract from : « Some of My War Stories » by Allen Ripley Foote

Synonyms for resurrect

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