enfold | Definition of enfold

Synonyms and Antonyms of enfold

1 to surround or cover closely

darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

Synonyms of enfold

bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose (also inclose), encompass, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap

Words Related to enfold

embed (also imbed), encase

blanket, overlay, overspread

camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask

circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms of enfold

bare, denude, expose, strip

2 to put one's arms around and press tightly

the winner enfolded the huge bouquet of roses in her arms and thanked the judges

Synonyms of enfold

bear-hug, clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp, grasp, hug, strain

Words Related to enfold

clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold

bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind

fold, lock, twine, wrap

cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke