Bury
(verb)
- To place in a grave or tomb, typically in a formal ceremony.
- To conceal or hide something.
- To put an end to or ignore something.
Origin:
Middle english berien, from old english byrgan; akin to old high german bergan to save, protect, latin fovere to cherish, greek pephukein to cook.
Examples:
- They buried her in the family plot.
- He buried the evidence in the woods.
- The scandal was buried by the government.
- She buried her face in her hands.
- He buried the hatchet and made peace.