Corpse
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Emotionally Heavy
The word evokes a somber mood and is often used in serious or tragic contexts. The news report spoke of the soldier's corpse.
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Forensic Use
Commonly used in crime and forensic settings when describing investigations. Forensic experts examined the corpse for evidence.
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Not for Animals
While 'corpse' can refer to animals, it's more respectful for humans. The farmer found a deer corpse, not 'The farmer found a deer.'