Burke — synonyms, definition

1. burke (Noun)

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burke (Noun) — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797).

burke (Noun) — United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903).

frontierswoman national leader orator public speaker rhetorician solon speechifier speechmaker statesman

2. burke (Verb)

burke (Verb) — Murder without leaving a trace on the body.

burke (Verb) — Get rid of, silence, or suppress. ex. "burke an issue"

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