This is the 15363rd most frequent Russian word.
похоронили
"Похоронили" means "buried."
Here, 'похоронили' is used in its literal meaning to describe the act of burying someone after their death.
Вчера мы похоронили нашего дорогого друга.
Yesterday we buried our dear friend.
In this sentence, 'похоронила' is used metaphorically, indicating that history has caused his name to be forgotten over time.
Затем история похоронила его имя в веках.
Then history buried his name in centuries.
Here, 'похоронил' is used figuratively, showing that he caused his career to fail irreversibly, akin to the finality of burial.