Synonyms of swathing

swathing

verb

present participle of swathe

1

as in wrapping

to surround or cover closely

handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrapping
• shrouding
• enveloping
• enclosing
• encasing
• draping
• encompassing
• veiling
• enshrouding
• mantling
• muffling
• involving
• cocooning
• inclosing
• enfolding
• embracing
• enwrapping
• lapping
• embedding
• encircling
• enswathing
• cloaking
• curtaining
• bosoming
• bowering
• embowering
• embosoming
• imbedding
• circling
• circumfusing
• investing
• blanketing
• swaddling
• disguising
• overlaying
• masking
• camouflaging
• overspreading
• enwinding
• enlacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stripping
• exposing
• baring
• denuding

2

as in bandaging

to cover with a bandage

tenderly swathed the soldier's wounds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bandaging
• binding
• dressing
• healing
• treating
• curing
• attending
• ministering (to)
• medicating
• remedying
• nursing
• rehabilitating
• doctoring
• caring (for)
• mending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unbandaging