mantle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of MANTLE

a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back <a long black velvet mantle>

Synonyms capote, cloak, frock, manteau, mantle

Related Words burnoose (or burnous), capelet, capuchin, cowl, domino, joseph, manta, mantelet, mantilla, palatine, pelerine, pelisse, poncho, roquelaure, tippet; serape (or sarape), shawl, stole, wrap

something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth <the mantle of secrecy that surrounds the operations of the organization's hierarchy>

Synonyms blanket, cope, cover, covering, coverture, cover-up, curtain, hood, mantle, mask, pall, penumbra, robe, shroud, veil, wraps

Related Words blind, concealer, screen, shield; fig leaf, Potemkin village, Trojan horse; camouflage, disguise, facade (also façade), face, mask, veneer; gloss, varnish

What made you want to look up mantle[noun]? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears