SHROUD Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈshrau̇d

Definition of shroud

as in veil

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth the truth of the affair will always be hidden under a shroud of secrecy

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verb

as in to conceal

to keep secret or shut off from view shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted

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as in to obscure

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city

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as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist

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Noun

The secrecy mandate in state law shrouds more than just the financial details of a project. — Rob Davis, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026 While music from the Campari Lounge boomed into the evening, approximately 100 demonstrators unwound a shroud bearing the names of 60,000 people who have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war two and a half years ago. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

Who actually administers lethal injection drugs is often shrouded in secrecy, like many aspects of the process, Lain said. — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 The circumstances around their deaths are shrouded in mystery even as the search has concluded at a property in Lancaster where law enforcement spent two days digging. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shroud

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Noun

How to identify deadly mushrooms One of the most noticeable features of any mushroom in the Amanita genus is the universal veil, a membranous tissue from which the fungi emerge.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
Tina took the witness stand wearing a veil and black glasses to hide her injuries.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of veil

Verb

The listening device was plugged into a USB port on the back of a television, concealed by a small piece of toilet paper, according to the FBI.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The device, which had a detachable camera sensor, digital microphone, and microSD storage, was concealed in toilet paper, according to the complaint.

— Dan Mangan,Eamon Javers,Paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of conceal

Verb

What resonated most for me, though, was witnessing conversations where depth of understanding unveiled perspectives previously obscured.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of obscure

Verb

For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
In the photos, she is seen standing knee-deep in the water before wrapping a towel over her body to dry off.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrap

Noun

This natural history is reflected in the city's grand cloak of Art Deco, neoclassical, and Romanesque architecture, the buildings' façades swathed in stone and iron detailing and girded by skeletons of steel.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Alleged violations included wearing colorful scarves or makeup, leaving hair visible or not wearing a chador, an all-enveloping cloak-like garment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cloak

Verb

The lines between human and machine-generated IP are blurring, ushering in complex legal, ethical and operational challenges.

— Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Menon's photo reveals spectacular pink, purple and red auroras glowing in Earth's upper atmosphere above a sparse dappling of city lights, subtly blurred by the motion of the orbital spacecraft over the course of the exposure.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of blur

Verb

The richness of the palette, according to Kehoe, is perfect for creating a space that will envelop all who enter.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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