Synonyms of screened

screened 1 of 2

adjective

as in culled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• culled
• picked over
• winnowed (out)
• selected
• weeded (out)
• exclusive
• chosen
• preferred
• picked
• handpicked
• elect
• select
• favored
• fashionable
• first-line
• favorite
• cherry-picked
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• average
• common
• ordinary
• commonplace
• run-of-the-mill

screened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of screen

1

as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from

attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• shielded
• guarded
• safeguarded
• secured
• fenced
• kept
• fended
• warded
• covered
• forfended
• prevented
• stood up for
• saved
• bulwarked
• preserved
• opposed
• averted
• resisted
• withstood
• conserved
• contended
• fought
• picketed
• buffered
• walled
• warred
• battled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• bombarded
• submitted
• stormed
• besieged
• beset
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

2

as in concealed

to keep secret or shut off from view

bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• covered
• suppressed
• masked
• disguised
• curtained
• veiled
• cloaked
• blanketed
• blocked
• blotted out
• shrouded
• enshrouded
• buried
• overshadowed
• belied
• occulted
• camouflaged
• papered over
• covered (up)
• shaded
• smothered
• whitewashed
• varnished
• darkened
• obstructed
• eclipsed
• occluded
• gilded
• glossed (over)
• gilt
• clouded
• overcast
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• displayed
• revealed
• presented
• showed
• disclosed
• uncovered
• unveiled
• divulged
• bared
• brought out
• unmasked
• published
• clarified
• illuminated
• uncloaked
• advertised
• aired
• proclaimed
• publicized
• broadcast
• spread
• got out
• broadcasted

3

as in filtered

to pass through a filter

you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filtered
• strained
• leached
• percolated

4

as in covered

to place a protective layer over

screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• covered
• shielded
• clad
• masked
• clothed
• draped
• veiled
• cloaked
• capped
• crowned
• disguised
• obscured
• canopied
• palled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• uncovered
• bared