Synonyms of enfolding

enfolding

verb

present participle of enfold

1

as in wrapping

to surround or cover closely

darkness began to enfold the lonely house on the hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrapping
• enveloping
• shrouding
• enclosing
• encasing
• encompassing
• inclosing
• enwrapping
• enshrouding
• embracing
• involving
• cocooning
• encircling
• draping
• muffling
• mantling
• embedding
• veiling
• swathing
• lapping
• embowering
• bowering
• bosoming
• embosoming
• cloaking
• circumfusing
• investing
• imbedding
• enswathing
• circling
• curtaining
• swaddling
• blanketing
• disguising
• overlaying
• camouflaging
• overspreading
• masking
• enwinding
• enlacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposing
• stripping
• baring
• denuding

2

as in hugging

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 & Similar Words

• hugging
• clasping
• cradling
• clinging
• embracing
• grasping
• wrapping
• grabbing
• holding
• crushing
• bear-hugging
• enveloping
• enclasping
• straining
• encircling
• gripping
• clamping
• folding
• snuggling
• patting
• entwining
• twining
• locking
• stroking
• cuddling
• fondling
• enwinding
• nuzzling
• nestling
• bosoming
• embosoming
• petting