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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