What is another word for unearths?

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈɜːθs] (IPA)

The word "unearths" means to dig up or unearth something that was hidden, buried or lost. Some synonyms for "unearths" include "exhume", "uncover", "discover", "reveal" and "retrieve". These words all convey the idea of bringing something to light that was previously hidden or buried. "Exhume" specifically refers to digging up a body from a grave or tomb. "Uncover" means to remove the cover or hiding place of something. "Discover" implies finding something that was previously unknown. "Retrieve" suggests recovering something that was lost or stolen. Regardless of which synonym is used, all convey a sense of revealing something that was unknown or hidden.

What are the hypernyms for Unearths?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Unearths

"Consideration only unearths difficulties," laughed Anonyma.
"This Is the End"
Stella Benson
It was rather the blissful largeness of the heart that comes to the politician when he unearths the scandal which will blight the race of his rival.
"Gunman's Reckoning"
Max Brand
The literature of can-dour unearths innumerable weaknesses and elements of lawlessness which is called romance.
"Varied Types"
G. K. Chesterton

Famous quotes with Unearths

  • Freedom of the press is not questioned when investigative journalism unearths scandals, But that does not mean that every classified state document should be made available to journalists.
    Otto Schily

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