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CLOAK Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word cloak. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cloak. (close relations)
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mask
verb, nounv, 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, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• hold back; keep from being perceived by others

covering
verb, noun, adjectivev, 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, nounv, 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
verbv
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
nounn
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, nounv, 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, nounv, 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, nounv, 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, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• provide with clothes or put clothes on

• furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

• cover as if with clothing

dissemble
verbv
verb

• make believe with the intent to deceive

• hide under a false appearance

• behave unnaturally or affectedly

drape
verb, nounv, 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
nounn
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

Best Hypernyms For CLOAK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cloak, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
cover covering disguise mask overgarment
Phrases (2)
outer garmentspread over

Alternatives for MASK

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