CLOAK Synonyms
7 hypernyms for cloak. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CLOAK
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| mask | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a covering to disguise or conceal the face • activity that tries to conceal something • a party of guests wearing costumes and masks • a protective covering worn over the face verb • hide under a false appearance • put a mask on or cover with a mask • make unrecognizable • cover with a sauce • shield from light | ||||||
| camouflage | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||
| conceal | verb v | |||||
verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||
| disguise | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||
| hide | verb v | |||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||
| mantle | noun n | |||||
noun • the cloak as a symbol of authority • United States baseball player (1931-1997) • the layer of the earth between the crust and the core • anything that covers • (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell • shelf that projects from wall above fireplace • hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) • a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter verb • spread over a surface, like a mantle • cover like a mantle | ||||||
| screen | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||
| shroud | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped verb • cover as if with a shroud • form a cover like a shroud • wrap in a shroud | ||||||
| veil | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a garment that covers the head and face • a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms • the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth) • a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl verb • to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||
| wrap | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||
| clothe | verb v | |||||
verb • provide with clothes or put clothes on • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors • cover as if with clothing | ||||||
| dissemble | verb v | |||||
verb • make believe with the intent to deceive • hide under a false appearance • behave unnaturally or affectedly | ||||||
| drape | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) • the manner in which fabric hangs or falls • a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination verb • arrange in a particular way • place casually • cover as if with clothing • cover or dress loosely with cloth | ||||||
| robe | noun n | |||||
noun • any loose flowing garment • outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions verb • clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes • cover as if with clothing | ||||||