BURY

/ˈbʌ.ɹi/

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Definition

/ˈbʌ.ɹi/

noun

verb

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
To place in the ground.
“bury a bone; bury the embers”
To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
“she buried her face in the pillow; they buried us in paperwork”
To suppress and hide away in one's mind.
“secrets kept buried; she buried her shame and put on a smiling face.”
To put an end to; to abandon.
“They buried their argument and shook hands.”