unshroud

un·shroud

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-shroud]
- /ʌnˈʃraʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-shroud]
- /ʌnˈʃraʊd/

Definitions of unshroud word

verb with object unshroud to divest of a shroud or something that shrouds or hides: to unshroud a corpse; to unshroud a mystery. 1
verb unshroud to uncover or remove the shrouds from 0
verb unshroud to divest (a ship) of shrouds or ropes 0
verb unshroud (Transitive Verb) To remove a shroud from; to uncover. 0

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Origin of unshroud

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85; un-2 + shroud

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Parts of speech for Unshroud

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unshroud

unshroud popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for unshroud

verb unshroud

be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
debunk — If you debunk a widely held belief, you show that it is false. If you debunk something that is widely admired, you show that it is not as good as people think it is.
demystify — If you demystify something, you make it easier to understand by giving a clear explanation of it.
dig up — to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
disported — to divert or amuse (oneself).

All 13 Synonyms of unshroud