Meaning of break rigor | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To manipulate a corpse in which rigor mortis has set in, (by massage, flexing joints, or brute force) in order to change the position of the body.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, rigor.

Examples

“They must have⟳ pushed pretty hard to break⟳ rigor in the shoulder.”

“There are postmortem bruises on the legs and arms that show⟳ where pressure was applied to break⟳ rigor.”

“I've heard the loud crack of this myself, although I've never been strong enough actually to break⟳ rigor, and I've never had reason⟳ to.”

“I needed him to lie⟳ flat for the post-mortem and so I had to break⟳ rigor.”

“Compassionate mercy breaks rigor; but mercy is so good that sometimes it takes away initiative, and doesn't allow⟳ anyone to do anything.”

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