HIDING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word hiding. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HIDING
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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 | ||||||||