Synonyms of cremate

cremate

verb

as in to incinerate

Related Words

• incinerate
• ash
• ignite
• kiln
• immolate
• inflame
• kindle
• light
• burn
• torch
• bake
• cook
• enkindle
• fire
• scorch
• char
• broil
• set off
• deflagrate
• frizzle
• rekindle
• sear
• relight
• reignite
• scald
• scathe

Dissimilar Words

• stamp (out)
• extinguish
• put out
• quench
• douse
• snuff (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cremate

Investigators intercepted the bodies of nine of the dogs before they were cremated. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 15 June 2026

If relatives aren’t found, the body is cremated and the ashes are stored for three years. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2026

The coroner’s office added that Kelly is expected to be cremated and that her husband, John Marsh, was present when officials arrived at her home. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

According to the plea agreement, from as early as September 2019 through October 2023, Carie Hallford and her husband failed to cremate or bury at least 190 bodies, despite having collected more than $130,000 from grieving families for funeral services that were never provided. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026