deadman
- noun
- /ˈdɛdˌmæn/
- Archaic
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cadáver
- The detective discovered a deadman in the abandoned warehouse late at night.
Examples
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In old stories, a deadman was sometimes found washed up on the shore.
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They reported seeing a deadman near the railway tracks early this morning.
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The police found a deadman in the abandoned house.
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In the movie, they discover a deadman in the woods.
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The detective discovered a deadman in the abandoned warehouse, which raised many questions about the circumstances of his death.
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In old tales, a deadman was often depicted washed up on the shore, evoking mystery and intrigue.
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They found a deadman near the railway tracks, and the authorities were called to investigate the scene.
Synonyms
362
4.9
A dead body of a person
234
1.6
A person or animal that is no longer alive
171
6.0
The body parts left after a person has died
99
1.0
A person who is no longer alive
16
9.8
A person who is dead, especially in legal papers
11
9.1
A dead body of a person
3
2.1
A person who is dead
1
9.9
A dead person or animal
A dead body placed at a church before burial in old times
A dead body often mentioned in old stories or books
A dead body mentioned in old stories or poems
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deadman for a corpse is simply dead + man, literally a 'dead person', so it means a 'corpse' and is an older or informal way to speak about someone who has died.