1. to dig up and remove from a grave or burial place
Usage: formal
2. to bring to light or uncover something that was hidden or forgotten
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The archaeologists received permission to disinter the ancient remains.
• Authorities had to disinter the body for further examination.
• The detective worked to disinter evidence from the old case files.
• Researchers hope to disinter new information about the historical event.
• The family decided to disinter their ancestor and move the remains to a new cemetery.
• Journalists managed to disinter the scandal that had been covered up for years.