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 archaeologist disinters ancient artifacts from the burial site.
• The coroner disinters the body for further examination.
• She disinters old family documents from the attic.
• The journalist disinters evidence of corruption from decades past.
• The researcher disinters forgotten manuscripts from the library archives.
• The detective disinters new clues about the cold case.