becloak

/bɪˈkloʊk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take off a cloak or covering, especially to prepare for a specific action or situation.

“The general becloaked his soldiers before the attack.”

2. verb

to conceal or cover something, especially to protect it from harm or detection.

“The witness becloaked her identity to avoid persecution.”

3. noun

an act or instance of removing or concealing a cloak or covering.

“The becloaking of the statue was a deliberate attempt to erase its historical significance.”

Synonyms

  • conceal
  • uncover
  • undress

Antonyms

  • cover
  • don
  • reveal