Synonyms & related words for cloak

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of cloak — including robe, mask, drape, clothe, veil, overcoat. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to cloak

Explore words related to cloak — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include burnoose, manteau, jellabas, kaross, roquelaure, mantled, pelisse, mantelletta. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for cloak

Common synonyms for cloak include robe, mask, drape, clothe, veil, overcoat, disguise, dissemble — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does cloak come from?

The word cloak breaks down into one root of Medieval Latin origin: the root cloak, from Medieval Latin clocca (“bell (from the bell-like shape)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.