dis|in|ter

dis|in|ter
dis|in|ter «DIHS ihn TUR», transitive verb, -terred, -ter|ring.
1. to take out of a grave or tomb; dig up. SYNONYM(S): exhume.
2. Figurative. to bring to light; discover and reveal: »

It may be a very good idea not to disinter the entire range of activities of the giants whose names today grace the foundations (Atlantic).

 SYNONYM(S): unearth.

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  • dis|in´ter|est´ed|ly — dis|in|ter|est|ed «dihs IHN tuhr uhs tihd, trihs ; tuh REHS », adjective. 1. free from selfish motives; impartial; fair: »An umpire makes disinterested decisions. Never have statesmen needed so much the disinterested wisdom which a philosophic… …   Useful english dictionary

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