Entombing

/ɛnˈtumɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of entomb; the act of placing in a tomb or burying.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'entomb,' formed by adding '-ing.' Describes the ongoing process of burial or enclosure.

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Writers love 'entombing' for its dramatic power—'entombing the vampire in concrete' sounds much more vivid than simply 'burying'!

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