Synonyms & related words for veil

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of veil — including yashmak, cloak, hide, mantilla, obscure, mask. 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 veil

Explore words related to veil — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include velate, rumal, caul, velum, shrouding, cerement, hijab, shrouds. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for veil

Common synonyms for veil include yashmak, cloak, hide, mantilla, obscure, mask, drape, pall — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does veil come from?

The word veil breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root veil-, from Latin velum (“veil, sail”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.