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swathe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of swathe

1 to surround or cover closely

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

Synonyms of swathe

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

Words Related to swathe

embed (also imbed), encase

blanket, overlay, overspread

camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask

circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms of swathe

bare, denude, expose, strip

2 to cover with a bandage

tenderly swathed the soldier's wounds

Synonyms of swathe

bandage, bind, dress

Words Related to swathe

attend, care (for), doctor, medicate, minister (to), nurse, treat

cure, heal, mend, rehabilitate, remedy

Near Antonyms of swathe

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