Enshroud — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈshrau̇d/ en·shroud

Meaning & Definition of Enshroud

Enshroud (verb)

  1. to cover or enclose with or as if with a shroud

Enshroud (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to keep secret or shut off from view

    "the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings"

    similar: belie, blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, disguise, hide, mask, obscure, occult, paper over, screen, shroud, suppress, veil
    related: bury, camouflage, cover (up), smother, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, becloud, bedim, befog, block, cloud, darken, eclipse, obstruct, occlude, overcast, overshadow, shade
    opposite: bare, disclose, display, divulge, expose, reveal, show, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil
    near: bring out, present, clarify, illuminate, advertise, air, broadcast, get out, proclaim, publicize, publish, spread

  2. to surround or cover closely

    "a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor"

    similar: bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enfold, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap
    related: curtain, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, blanket, overlay, overspread, camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask, circle, encircle, enlace, enwind
    near: bare, denude, expose, strip

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enshroud

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enshroud:

belie, blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, disguise, hide, mask, obscure, occult, paper over, screen, shroud, suppress, veil, bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enfold, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, swathe, wrap

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enshroud

Words with the opposite meaning of Enshroud:

bare, disclose, display, divulge, expose, reveal, show, uncloak, uncover, unmask, unveil

Related Words for Enshroud

bury, camouflage, cover (up), smother, gild, gloss (over), varnish, whitewash, becloud, bedim, befog, block, cloud, darken, eclipse, obstruct, occlude, overcast, overshadow, shade, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, overlay, overspread, circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms of Enshroud

bring out, present, clarify, illuminate, advertise, air, broadcast, get out, proclaim, publicize, publish, spread, denude, strip

Word Forms of Enshroud

Inflections: enshrouded, enshrouding, enshrouds

Origin & Etymology of Enshroud

First known use: 1583

Frequently Asked Questions about Enshroud

What does "Enshroud" mean?

"Enshroud" means to cover or enclose with or as if with a shroud. As a verb, it is defined as: to cover or enclose with or as if with a shroud. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enshroud"?

Other words for "Enshroud" include belie, blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain and disguise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enshroud" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enshroud"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enshroud". Common alternatives include belie, blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, disguise, hide and mask.

What is the opposite of "Enshroud"?

Antonyms of "Enshroud" include bare, disclose, display, divulge, expose, reveal, show and uncloak. Near antonyms include bring out, present, clarify and illuminate.

How do you use "Enshroud" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enshroud" in a sentence: "the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings"; "a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor".

Is "Enshroud" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enshroud" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Enshroud"?

"Enshroud" is pronounced /in-ˈshrau̇d/ and divided into syllables as en·shroud.

What is the origin of the word "Enshroud"?

First known use: 1583.