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epitaph

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of epitaph

something inscribed on a gravestone in memory of a dead person

The epitaph reads "In loving memory of John Gray: husband, father, soldier."

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of epitaph

hic jacet, inscription

necrology, obit, obituary

eulogy, memorial, testimonial, tribute

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