Synonyms of ensconce

ensconce

verb

1

as in to nestle

to establish or place comfortably or snugly

the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV

happily ensconced in her new home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nestle
• lodge
• perch
• position
• settle
• park
• install
• situate
• locate
• roost
• deploy
• plant
• station
• house
• anchor
• set
• camp
• emplace
• burrow
• fix
• camp (out)
• curl up
• harbor
• dig in
• bivouac

2

as in to conceal

to put into a hiding place

ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceal
• bury
• hide
• secrete
• cache
• hoard
• stash
• inter
• entomb
• squirrel (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• display
• exhibit
• reveal
• expose
• uncover
• show
• unveil
• bare
• unmask
• flaunt
• show off
• unwrap
• parade
• unearth
• disinter

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