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HIDING Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word hiding. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word hiding. (close relations)
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burying
verbv
noun

• concealing something under the ground

concealing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• covering or hiding

noun

• the activity of keeping something secret

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

masking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation

• scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen

screening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the display of a motion picture

• fabric of metal or plastic mesh

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

veiling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave

camouflaging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

cloaking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• anything that covers or conceals

• a loose outer garment

verb

• hide under a false appearance

• cover as if with clothing

• cover with or as if with a cloak

obscuring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not clearly expressed or understood

• marked by difficulty of style or expression

• difficult to find

• not famous or acclaimed

• not drawing attention

• remote and separate physically or socially

verb

• make less visible or unclear

• make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

• make unintelligible or unclear

• reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

secluding
verbv
verb

• keep away from others

sheltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

conceal
verbv
verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• hold back; keep from being perceived by others

hide out
verbv
verb

• be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

secrete
verbv
verb

• generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

• place out of sight; keep secret

lie low
verbv
verb

• keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

• to try to avoid detection especially by police

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

enshroud
verbv
verb

• cover as if with a shroud

fell
verbv
noun

• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

• seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges

• the act of felling something (as a tree)

adjective satellite

• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

verb

• cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

• pass away rapidly

• sew a seam by folding the edges

obliterate
verbv
adjective satellite

• reduced to nothingness

verb

• mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

• remove completely from recognition or memory

• do away with completely, without leaving a trace

obscure
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not clearly expressed or understood

• marked by difficulty of style or expression

• difficult to find

• not famous or acclaimed

• not drawing attention

• remote and separate physically or socially

verb

• make less visible or unclear

• make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

• make unintelligible or unclear

• reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

Best Hypernyms For HIDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hiding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
alter change enclose enfold envelop enwrap modify wrap
Phrases (2)
animal skinbody covering

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