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veil

/veɪl/
noun
  1. A piece of thin cloth worn over the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
    • The bride wore a long white veil that flowed behind her as she walked down the aisle.
    • She lifted her veil to kiss her new husband.
    • In some cultures, women wear a veil as a sign of modesty.
  2. Something that hides, covers, or obscures something else.
    • His calm expression was a veil for his inner anxiety.
    • A thick veil of fog covered the entire valley.
    • The negotiations were conducted behind a veil of secrecy.
verb
  1. To cover or hide something with or as if with a veil.
    • The company veiled its true financial situation from investors.
    • The mountain peaks were veiled in clouds.
    • She veiled her face with a scarf to protect it from the wind.
Synonyms
covermaskscreenhide
Antonyms
revealuncover
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