ENSHROUDS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

enshrouds

verb

present tense third-person singular of enshroud

as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings

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as in shrouds

to surround or cover closely a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor

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That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality.

— Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of conceals

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While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of obscures

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The script, likewise, is often a little on the nose, often saying out loud what ought to be subtext and undercutting the rich sense of mystery that envelops the film right up until the big reveal.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
The One&Only’s prime location in the V&A Waterfront offers the best of both worlds - close enough to all the attractions of the Waterfront as well as the city, but still envelops you in a blissful bubble of privacy like only a resort hotel can.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of envelops

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While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of wraps

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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The order covers the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, stretching over Palmyra and Johnston atolls and Kingman Reef, among others.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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