Synonyms for

Cloak

Verb / kləʊk / Another word for cloak — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a loose outer garment, typically sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders

Synonyms & similar words

robe dissemble mask clothe drape cape coat shawl wrap mantle robe cover-up outerwear jacket overcoat poncho tunic veil garment attire dress frock habit pallium smock

Synonyms by register

Formal

disguise conceal shroud

Informal

cover up hide

Literary

mantle pall robe

Antonyms

reveal expose uncover disclose bare unmask

Common collocations

  • cloak and dagger
  • cloak of secrecy
  • wear a cloak
  • throw a cloak
  • cloak of invisibility
  • cloak of darkness
  • under a cloak

Word family

noun cloak
verb cloak

Usage note

As a verb, 'cloak' often implies a deliberate act of concealment, especially of something negative or secret. It is more formal than 'hide' or 'cover up'.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a black cloak to the party.
  2. The magician pulled a rabbit out of his cloak.
  3. I saw a mysterious figure in a red cloak walking down the street.
  4. The superhero wore a cloak to hide his identity.
  5. The knight's cloak was adorned with a family crest.

Quotes

  • I wear my sort of clothes to save me the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear. -Katharine Hepburn
  • A true gentleman is one who is never unintentionally rude. -Oscar Wilde
  • We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories. Some take us forward, they're called dreams. -Jeremy Irons

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