veil

/veɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a covering for the face, typically worn by women at a wedding or a funeral, often made of lace or veil material

“The bride wore a beautiful white veil over her wedding dress.”

2. verb

to cover or hide something or someone with a veil

“The artist veiled the model’s face to protect her identity.”

3. verb

to conceal or keep secret

“The government veiled the true reasons behind the economic crisis.”

4. noun

a thin layer or covering of something, especially a cloud or a mist

“The veil of fog obscured the view of the city.”

5. noun

a state of obscurity or concealment

“The veil of secrecy surrounded the company’s financial dealings.”

Synonyms

  • covering
  • mask
  • screen

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal