turning in one's grave

A form of turn in one's grave — To be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of turn in one's grave
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APA

turning in one's grave. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20in%20one's%20grave

MLA

“turning in one's grave.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20in%20one's%20grave. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turning in one's grave,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20in%20one's%20grave.

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