bury

US /ˈber.i/
UK /ˈber.i/
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1.

enterrer, enfouir

put or hide underground, in the sea, or in another place

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They decided to bury the treasure on a deserted island.
Ils ont décidé d'enterrer le trésor sur une île déserte.
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The dog likes to bury its bones in the garden.
Le chien aime enterrer ses os dans le jardin.
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interentombhideconcealstow away
2.

ensevelir, cacher

cover (something) up so that it cannot be seen

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Snow began to bury the small village.
La neige a commencé à ensevelir le petit village.
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He tried to bury his face in his hands.
Il essaya de cacher son visage dans ses mains.
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coverengulfsubmergeobscureshroud
3.

enfouir, ignorer

deal with (a problem or difficulty) by ignoring it

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She tried to bury her feelings of sadness.
Elle a essayé d'enfouir ses sentiments de tristesse.
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He decided to bury the past and move on.
Il a décidé d'enterrer le passé et de passer à autre chose.
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suppressrepressconcealignoredisregard
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bury inbury the hatchetbury your head in the sand