Synonyms for embalm

Most common

preserve · scent · perfume

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

Related words

Word family

embalmer embalming

Forms

Past participle

embalmed
e.g. embalmed → preserved, scented, perfumed…

Example sentences

• preserve Here are a few good rules on how to preserve food.
• scent It seems like the cat caught the scent of a mouse.
• perfume Tom thinks women in America wear too much perfume.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

scent¹

7 letters

perfume²

8 letters

preserve²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (perfume² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

embaumer

Español

embalsamar

Deutsch

duften