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enswathe

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Synonyms & Antonyms of enswathe

to surround or cover closely

swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats

Synonyms for enswathe

bosom,
bower,
circumfuse,
cocoon,
embosom,
embower,
embrace,
enclose
(also inclose),
encompass,
enfold,
enshroud,
envelop,
enwrap,
invest,
involve,
lap,
mantle,
muffle,
shroud,
swathe,
veil,
wrap

Words Related to enswathe

curtain,
drape

embed
(also imbed),
encase

swaddle

blanket,
overlay,
overspread

camouflage,
cloak,
disguise,
mask

circle,
encircle,
enlace,
enwind

Near Antonyms for enswathe

bare,
denude,
expose,
strip

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“Enswathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enswathe. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.

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