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Synonyms & Similar Words
veil
cloak
cover
mantle
shawls
wraps
blankets
sheets
covers
wraps
mantles
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cloaks
masks
disguises
concealments
hideouts
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camouflage
screens
curtains
drapery
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canopies
awnings
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shades
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foldings
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mufflings
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Meaning of Shroud
The primary meaning of the word "shroud" is a cloth used to wrap a dead body.
Definitions
- A length of fabric used to wrap a dead body, typically for burial or cremation
- * A covering or veil, especially one that conceals or obscures something
- * A cloud, mist, or other atmospheric phenomenon that obscures the sun or other light
Etymology of Shroud
The word "shroud" has its roots in Old English "scrūd," which referred to a garment or clothing, and is related to the Old Norse "skrūth," which meant "cloth" or "garment"
Historically, the term "shroud" has been used to describe a variety of coverings, including burial cloths, sails, and other forms of concealment
Example Uses
- The body was wrapped in a shroud and prepared for burial
- * A shroud of mist obscured the mountain peak
- * The scandal was shrouded in mystery and secrecy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disclosure
revelation
exposure
uncovering
unveiling
discovery
manifestation
appearance
emergence
openness
transparency
clarity
visibility
illumination
brightness
radiance
glow
light
uncover
reveal
expose
bare
unveil
manifest