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"suppresses", "veils" ], "near synonyms":[ "buries", "camouflages", "covers (up)", "smothers", "gilds", "glosses (over)", "varnishes", "whitewashes", "beclouds", "bedims", "befogs", "blocks", "clouds", "darkens", "eclipses", "obstructs", "occludes", "overcasts", "overshadows", "shades" ], "near antonyms":[ "brings out", "presents", "clarifies", "illuminates", "advertises", "airs", "broadcasts", "gets out", "proclaims", "publicizes", "publishes", "spreads" ], "antonyms":[ "bares", "discloses", "displays", "divulges", "exposes", "reveals", "shows", "uncloaks", "uncovers", "unmasks", "unveils" ] }, "to surround or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor" ], "synonyms":[ "bosoms", "bowers", "circumfuses", "cocoons", "embosoms", "embowers", "embraces", "encloses", "incloses", "encompasses", "enfolds", "enswathes", "envelops", "enwraps", "invests", "involves", "laps", "mantles", "muffles", "shrouds", "swathes", "veils", "wraps" ], "near 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"advertised", "aired", "broadcast", "broadcasted", "got out", "proclaimed", "publicized", "published", "spread" ], "antonyms":[ "bared", "disclosed", "displayed", "divulged", "exposed", "revealed", "showed", "uncloaked", "uncovered", "unmasked", "unveiled" ] }, "to surround or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor" ], "synonyms":[ "bosomed", "bowered", "circumfused", "cocooned", "embosomed", "embowered", "embraced", "enclosed", "inclosed", "encompassed", "enfolded", "enswathed", "enveloped", "enwrapped", "invested", "involved", "lapped", "mantled", "muffled", "shrouded", "swathed", "veiled", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtained", "draped", "embedded", "imbedded", "encased", "swaddled", "blanketed", "overlaid", "overspread", "camouflaged", "cloaked", "disguised", "masked", "circled", "encircled", "enlaced", "enwound" ], "near antonyms":[ "bared", "denuded", "exposed", "stripped", "stript" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, 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or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats" ], "synonyms":[ "bosomed", "bowered", "circumfused", "cocooned", "embosomed", "embowered", "embraced", "enclosed", "inclosed", "encompassed", "enfolded", "enshrouded", "enveloped", "enwrapped", "invested", "involved", "lapped", "mantled", "muffled", "shrouded", "swathed", "veiled", "wrapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtained", "draped", "embedded", "imbedded", "encased", "swaddled", "blanketed", "overlaid", "overspread", "camouflaged", "cloaked", "disguised", "masked", "circled", "encircled", "enlaced", "enwound" ], "near antonyms":[ "bared", "denuded", "exposed", "stripped", "stript" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorcellment":{ "the power to control natural forces through supernatural means":{ "examples":[ "in the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, Germany's Black Forest figures prominently as a land of ensorcellment and mystery" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitchery", "bewitchment", "conjuring", "devilry", "deviltry", "diablerie", "enchantment", "magic", "mojo", "necromancy", "sorcery", "thaumaturgy", "voodooism", "witchcraft", "witchery", "wizardry" ], "near synonyms":[ "abracadabra", "amulet", "charm", "fetish", "fetich", "mascot", "periapt", "phylactery", "talisman", "conjuration", "glamour", "glamor", "incantation", "spell", "curse", "hex", "jinx", "augury", "crystal gazing", "divination", "divining", "forecasting", "foreknowing", "foreseeing", "foretelling", "fortune-telling", "predicting", "presaging", "prognosticating", "prophesying", "soothsaying", "sortilege", "hexerei", "hoodoo", "occultism", "spiritualism", "augur", "omen", "exorcism", "alchemy" ], "near antonyms":[ "science" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensky":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "a society that seems to have enskied celebrity as an end in itself" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandize", "canonize", "deify", "dignify", "elevate", "ennoble", "enshrine", "enthrone", "exalt", "glorify", "magnify" ], "near synonyms":[ "boost", "lift", "promote", "raise", "upgrade", "uplift", "heighten", "intensify", "idealize", "romanticize", "sanitize", "sugarcoat", "acclaim", "extol", "extoll", "honor", "laud", "praise" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittle", "decry", "depreciate", "detract", "disparage", "minimize" ], "antonyms":[ "abase", "degrade", "demean", "humble", "humiliate" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enskies":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "a society that seems to have enskied celebrity as an end in itself" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandizes", "canonizes", "deifies", "dignifies", "elevates", "ennobles", "enshrines", "enthrones", "exalts", "glorifies", "magnifies" ], "near synonyms":[ "boosts", "lifts", "promotes", "raises", "upgrades", "uplifts", "heightens", "intensifies", "idealizes", "romanticizes", "sanitizes", "sugarcoats", "acclaims", "extols", "extolls", "honors", "lauds", "praises" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittles", "decries", "depreciates", "detracts", "disparages", "minimizes" ], "antonyms":[ "abases", "degrades", "demeans", "humbles", "humiliates" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enskied":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "a society that seems to have enskied celebrity as an end in itself" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandized", "canonized", "deified", "dignified", "elevated", "ennobled", "enshrined", "enthroned", "exalted", "glorified", "magnified" ], "near synonyms":[ "boosted", "lifted", "promoted", "raised", "upgraded", "uplifted", "heightened", "intensified", "idealized", "romanticized", "sanitized", "sugarcoated", "acclaimed", "extolled", "honored", "lauded", "praised" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittled", "decried", "depreciated", "detracted", "disparaged", "minimized" ], "antonyms":[ "abased", "degraded", "demeaned", "humbled", "humiliated" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensued":{ "to come at a later time; to happen as a result":{ "examples":[ "When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued ." 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"incarcerated", "interned", "jailed", "ensnared", "trapped", "abducted", "kidnapped", "kidnaped", "subdued", "subjugated", "occupied" ], "near antonyms":[ "free", "unconfined", "unrestrained", "delivered", "emancipated", "enfranchised", "freed", "liberated", "paroled", "released" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to take control of and assert authority over \u2014 usually used as (be) enslaved":{ "examples":[ "Her ancestors were enslaved during the war." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "annihilated", "beat", "clobbered", "crushed", "defeated", "drubbed", "licked", "mowed (down)", "overcame", "prevailed (over)", "reduced", "routed", "skunked", "smashed", "thrashed", "triumphed (over)", "trounced", "walloped", "whipped", "conquered", "dominated", "overpowered", "pacified", "subdued", "subjected", "subjugated", "subordinated", "vanquished", "broke", "clamped down (on)", "cracked down (on)", "put down", "quashed", "quelled", "repressed", "silenced", "smothered", "snuffed (out)", "squashed", "squelched", "suppressed" ], "near antonyms":[ "discharged", "emancipated", "enfranchised", "freed", "liberated", "manumitted", "released", "sprang", "sprung", "unbound", "uncaged", "unchained", "unfettered" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "ensorcells":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitches", "charms", "enchants", "hexes", "overlooks", "spells", "strikes" ], "near synonyms":[ "curses", "jinxes", "possesses", "voodoos", "attracts", "beguiles", "captivates", "fascinates", "mesmerizes", "spellbinds", "entices", "lures", "seduces", "tempts" ], "near antonyms":[ "blesses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensheathes":{ "as in enspheres , encapsules":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armors", "cocoons", "encapsulates", "encapsules", "encysts", "enspheres", "enwombs", "encircles", "encompasses", "enfolds", "enframes", "enlaces", "frames", "rings", "surrounds", "bounds", "circumscribes", "confines", "contains", "limits", "restricts", "boxes (in)", "cages", "closets", "coops (up)", "corrals", "encages", "encases", "encloses", "incloses", "envelops", "fences (in)", "hedges", "hems (in)", "houses", "immures", "includes", "mews (up)", "pens", "walls (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorceled":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitched", "charmed", "enchanted", "hexed", "overlooked", "spelled", "struck" ], "near synonyms":[ "cursed", "jinxed", "possessed", "voodooed", "attracted", "beguiled", "captivated", "fascinated", "mesmerized", "spellbound", "enticed", "lured", "seduced", "tempted" ], "near antonyms":[ "blessed", "blest" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enslavements":{ "the state of being an enslaved person":{ "examples":[ "having known the misery of enslavement first hand, Frederick Douglass went on devote his life to the cause of making others free" ], "synonyms":[ "bondages", "servilities", "servitudes", "slaveries", "thralldoms", "thraldoms", "thralls", "yokes" ], "near synonyms":[ "peonages", "serfdoms", "dependences", "dependances", "subjections", "subjugations", "captivities", "enchainments", "imprisonments", "incarcerations" ], "near antonyms":[ "emancipations", "enfranchisements", "liberations", "manumissions", "autonomies", "independences", "sovereignties", "sovranties" ], "antonyms":[ "freedoms", "liberties" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensures":{ "to make sure, certain, or safe":{ "examples":[ "regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food" ], "synonyms":[ "assures", "cinches", "guarantees", "guaranties", "ices", "insures", "secures" ], "near synonyms":[ "attests", "certifies", "vouches", "warrants", "witnesses", "pledges", "promises", "swears" ], "near antonyms":[ "enfeebles", "undermines", "weakens" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnarled":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption" ], "synonyms":[ "caught up", "enmeshed", "immeshed", "ensnared", "entangled", "entoiled", "entrapped", "meshed", "netted", "snared", "tangled", "trapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "bagged", "birdlimed", "captured", "collared", "embroiled", "implicated", "involved", "mired" ], "near antonyms":[ "detached", "disengaged", "extricated", "cleared", "freed", "liberated" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangled", "untangled" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensigns":{ "a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark":{ "examples":[ "that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick" ], "synonyms":[ "emblems", "hallmarks", "impresas", "logos", "symbols", "totems", "trademarks" ], "near synonyms":[ "attributes", "icons", "ikons", "pictographs", "logograms", "logographs", "badges", "coats of arms", "cognizances", "crests", "insignia", "insignias", "monograms", "colophons", "stamps", "tokens" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling":{ "examples":[ "fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign" ], "synonyms":[ "banderoles", "banderols", "banners", "colors", "flags", "guidons", "jacks", "pendants", "pendents", "pennants", "pennons", "standards", "streamers" ], "near synonyms":[ "buntings", "gonfalons", "black flags", "Jolly Rogers", "tricolors", "union jacks", "white flags", "burgees", "semaphores", "signalers", "signallers", "wafts", "badges", "coats of arms", "crests", "insignia", "insignias" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensuing":{ "being the one that comes immediately after another":{ "examples":[ "business was slow in the restaurant's first year, but the ensuing year saw a much-needed increase" ], "synonyms":[ "coming", "following", "next", "succeeding" ], "near synonyms":[ "consecutive", "sequential", "successive", "posterior", "subsequent", "immediate", "second" ], "near antonyms":[ "anterior", "former", "past", "last" ], "antonyms":[ "antecedent", "foregoing", "precedent", "preceding", "previous", "prior" ] }, "being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else":{ "examples":[ "the war and the ensuing famine caused unimaginable suffering" ], "synonyms":[ "after", "later", "posterior", "subsequent" ], "near synonyms":[ "behind", "belated", "delayed", "late", "slow", "closing", "concluding", "eventual", "final", "last", "latest", "latter", "terminal", "ultimate", "following" ], "near antonyms":[ "advance", "advanced", "early", "premature" ], "antonyms":[ "antecedent", "anterior", "fore", "foregoing", "former", "precedent", "preceding", "previous", "prior" ] }, "to come at a later time; to happen as a 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"circumfuses", "cocoons", "embosoms", "embowers", "embraces", "encloses", "incloses", "encompasses", "enfolds", "enshrouds", "envelops", "enwraps", "invests", "involves", "laps", "mantles", "muffles", "shrouds", "swathes", "veils", "wraps" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtains", "drapes", "embeds", "imbeds", "encases", "swaddles", "blankets", "overlays", "overspreads", "camouflages", "cloaks", "disguises", "masks", "circles", "encircles", "enlaces", "enwinds" ], "near antonyms":[ "bares", "denudes", "exposes", "strips" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorcel":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitch", "charm", "enchant", "hex", "overlook", "spell", "strike" ], "near synonyms":[ "curse", "jinx", "possess", "voodoo", "attract", "beguile", "captivate", "fascinate", "mesmerize", "spellbind", "entice", "lure", "seduce", "tempt" ], "near antonyms":[ "bless" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnare":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "parked just out of view, the state trooper was lying in wait to ensnare unwary speeders" ], "synonyms":[ "catch up", "enmesh", "immesh", "ensnarl", "entangle", "entoil", "entrap", "mesh", "net", "snare", "tangle", "trap" ], "near synonyms":[ "bag", "birdlime", "capture", "collar", "embroil", "implicate", "involve", "mire" ], "near antonyms":[ "detach", "disengage", "extricate", "clear", "free", "liberate" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangle", "untangle" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensilage":{ "as in feed , fodder":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "feed", "fodder", "forage", "silage", "slop", "swill", "commissary", "rations", "supplies", "aliment", "nutriment", "diet", "nourishment", "nurture", "sustenance", "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eatables", "eats", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles", "mess", "pap", "feast", "meal", "refreshments", "regale", "repast", "spread", "board", "dish", "plate", "platter", "serving" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensnarl":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption" ], "synonyms":[ "catch up", "enmesh", "immesh", "ensnare", "entangle", "entoil", "entrap", "mesh", "net", "snare", "tangle", "trap" ], "near synonyms":[ "bag", "birdlime", "capture", "collar", "embroil", "implicate", "involve", "mire" ], "near antonyms":[ "detach", "disengage", "extricate", "clear", "free", "liberate" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangle", "untangle" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensphere":{ "as in ensheathe , encapsule":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armor", "cocoon", "encapsulate", "encapsule", "encyst", "ensheathe", "enwomb", "encircle", "encompass", "enfold", "enframe", "enlace", "frame", "ring", "surround", "bound", "circumscribe", "confine", "contain", "limit", "restrict", "box (in)", "cage", "closet", "coop (up)", "corral", "encage", "encase", "enclose", "inclose", "envelop", "fence (in)", "hedge", "hem (in)", "house", "immure", "include", "mew (up)", "pen", "wall (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensheathed":{ "as in ensphered , encapsuled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armored", "cocooned", "encapsulated", "encapsuled", "encysted", "ensphered", "enwombed", "encircled", "encompassed", "enfolded", "enframed", "enlaced", "framed", "ringed", "surrounded", "bounded", "circumscribed", "confined", "contained", "limited", "restricted", "boxed (in)", "caged", "closeted", "cooped (up)", "corralled", "encaged", "encased", "enclosed", "inclosed", "enveloped", "fenced (in)", "hedged", "hemmed (in)", "housed", "immured", "included", "mewed (up)", "penned", "walled (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enslavers":{ "as in slaveholders , slavers":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "slave drivers", "slaveholders", "slavers", "freedmen", "freedwomen", "masters", "taskmasters", "freemen" ], "near antonyms":[ "bondmen", "bondsmen", "chattels", "slaves", "thralls", "bondwomen", "bondswomen", "odalisques", "helots", "serfs" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensnares":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "parked just out of view, the state trooper was lying in wait to ensnare unwary speeders" ], "synonyms":[ "catches up", "enmeshes", "immeshes", "ensnarls", "entangles", "entoils", "entraps", "meshes", "nets", "snares", "tangles", "traps" ], "near synonyms":[ "bags", "birdlimes", "captures", "collars", "embroils", "implicates", "involves", "mires" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaches", "disengages", "extricates", "clears", "frees", "liberates" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangles", "untangles" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enshrined":{ "as in revered , adored":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "adored", "glorified", "revered", "venerated", "worshipped", "worshiped", "blessed", "blest", "consecrate", "consecrated", "hallowed", "holy", "sacral", "sacred", "sacrosanct", "sanctified", "ceremonial", "liturgical", "priestly", "religious", "ritual", "sacramental", "spiritual", "biblical", "scriptural" ], "near antonyms":[ "deconsecrated", "desacralized", "unconsecrated", "unhallowed", "nonreligious", "unspiritual", "earthly", "mundane", "profane", "secular", "temporal", "worldly" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandized", "canonized", "deified", "dignified", "elevated", "ennobled", "enskied", "enthroned", "exalted", "glorified", "magnified" ], "near synonyms":[ "boosted", "lifted", "promoted", "raised", "upgraded", "uplifted", "heightened", "intensified", "idealized", "romanticized", "sanitized", "sugarcoated", "acclaimed", "extolled", "honored", "lauded", "praised" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittled", "decried", "depreciated", "detracted", "disparaged", "minimized" ], "antonyms":[ "abased", "degraded", "demeaned", "humbled", "humiliated" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "ensheathing":{ "as in ensphering , encapsuling":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armoring", "cocooning", "encapsulating", "encapsuling", "encysting", "ensphering", "enwombing", "encircling", "encompassing", "enfolding", "enframing", "enlacing", "framing", "ringing", "surrounding", "bounding", "circumscribing", "confining", "containing", "limiting", "restricting", "boxing (in)", "caging", "closeting", "cooping (up)", "corralling", "encaging", "encasing", "enclosing", "inclosing", "enveloping", "fencing (in)", "hedging", "hemming (in)", "housing", "immuring", "including", "mewing (up)", "penning", "walling (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorcelling":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitching", "charming", "enchanting", "hexing", "overlooking", "spelling", "striking" ], "near synonyms":[ "cursing", "jinxing", "possessing", "voodooing", "attracting", "beguiling", "captivating", "fascinating", "mesmerizing", "spellbinding", "enticing", "luring", "seducing", "tempting" ], "near antonyms":[ "blessing" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enshrinement":{ "as in enthronement":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "enthronement", "aggrandizement", "ennoblement", "exaltation", "glorification", "magnification", "acclamation", "ovation", "plaudit", "praise", "rave", "rhapsody", "compliment", "encomium", "eulogy", "panegyric", "toast", "tribute", "acclaim", "accolade", "applause", "bay(s)", "commendation", "credit", "distinction", "homage", "honor", "kudo", "kudos", "laud", "laurels", "props", "r\u00e9clame", "recommendation", "sun", "advancement", "ascent", "creation", "elevation", "preference", "preferment", "promotion", "rise", "upgrade", "upgrading" ], "near antonyms":[ "deposition", "dethronement", "discharge", "dismissal", "expulsion", "impeachment", "ouster", "overthrow", "removal", "suspension", "unmaking", "unseating", "downfall", "fall", "abasement", "comedown", "degradation", "demotion", "disrating", "downgrade", "reduction" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensues":{ "to come at a later time; to happen as a result":{ "examples":[ "When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "displaces", "replaces", "supersedes", "supplants", "postdates", "succeeds", "supervenes" ], "near antonyms":[ "antedates", "follows", "precedes", "predates" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnarls":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption" ], "synonyms":[ "catches up", "enmeshes", "immeshes", "ensnares", "entangles", "entoils", "entraps", "meshes", "nets", "snares", "tangles", "traps" ], "near synonyms":[ "bags", "birdlimes", "captures", "collars", "embroils", "implicates", "involves", "mires" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaches", "disengages", "extricates", "clears", "frees", "liberates" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangles", "untangles" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorcels":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitches", "charms", "enchants", "hexes", "overlooks", "spells", "strikes" ], "near synonyms":[ "curses", "jinxes", "possesses", "voodoos", "attracts", "beguiles", "captivates", "fascinates", "mesmerizes", "spellbinds", "entices", "lures", "seduces", "tempts" ], "near antonyms":[ "blesses" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensconces":{ "to establish or place comfortably or snugly":{ "examples":[ "the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV", "happily ensconced in her new home" ], "synonyms":[ "installs", "lodges", "nestles", "perches", "roosts", "settles" ], "near synonyms":[ "deploys", "emplaces", "fixes", "locates", "parks", "plants", "positions", "sets", "situates", "stations", "anchors", "bivouacs", "camps", "camps (out)", "burrows", "curls up", "digs in", "harbors", "houses" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put into a hiding place":{ "examples":[ "ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look" ], "synonyms":[ "buries", "caches", "conceals", "hides", "secretes" ], "near synonyms":[ "hoards", "squirrels (away)", "stashes", "entombs", "inters" ], "near antonyms":[ "bares", "exposes", "reveals", "shows", "uncovers", "unmasks", "unveils", "unwraps", "flaunts", "parades", "shows off", "disinters", "unearths" ], "antonyms":[ "displays", "exhibits" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enskying":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "a society that seems to have enskied celebrity as an end in itself" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandizing", "canonizing", "deifying", "dignifying", "elevating", "ennobling", "enshrining", "enthroning", "exalting", "glorifying", "magnifying" ], "near synonyms":[ "boosting", "lifting", "promoting", "raising", "upgrading", "uplifting", "heightening", "intensifying", "idealizing", "romanticizing", "sanitizing", "sugarcoating", "acclaiming", "extolling", "honoring", "lauding", "praising" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittling", "decrying", "depreciating", "detracting", "disparaging", "minimizing" ], "antonyms":[ "abasing", "degrading", "demeaning", "humbling", "humiliating" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensign":{ "a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark":{ "examples":[ "that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick" ], "synonyms":[ "emblem", "hallmark", "impresa", "logo", "symbol", "totem", "trademark" ], "near synonyms":[ "attribute", "icon", "ikon", "pictograph", "logogram", "logograph", "badge", "coat of arms", "cognizance", "crest", "insignia", "monogram", "colophon", "stamp", "token" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling":{ "examples":[ "fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign" ], "synonyms":[ "banderole", "banderol", "banner", "colors", "flag", "guidon", "jack", "pendant", "pendent", "pennant", "pennon", "standard", "streamer" ], "near synonyms":[ "bunting", "gonfalon", "black flag", "Jolly Roger", "tricolor", "union jack", "white flag", "burgee", "semaphore", "signaler", "signaller", "waft", "badge", "coat of arms", "crest", "insignia" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "enslavement":{ "the state of being an enslaved person":{ "examples":[ "having known the misery of enslavement first hand, Frederick Douglass went on devote his life to the cause of making others free" ], "synonyms":[ "bondage", "servility", "servitude", "slavery", "thrall", "thralldom", "thraldom", "yoke" ], "near synonyms":[ "peonage", "serfdom", "dependence", "dependance", "subjection", "subjugation", "captivity", "enchainment", "imprisonment", "incarceration" ], "near antonyms":[ "emancipation", "enfranchisement", "liberation", "manumission", "autonomy", "independence", "self-government", "sovereignty", "sovranty" ], "antonyms":[ "freedom", "liberty" ] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "enswathe":{ "to surround or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats" ], "synonyms":[ "bosom", "bower", "circumfuse", "cocoon", "embosom", "embower", "embrace", "enclose", "inclose", "encompass", "enfold", "enshroud", "envelop", "enwrap", "invest", "involve", "lap", "mantle", "muffle", "shroud", "swathe", "veil", "wrap" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtain", "drape", "embed", "imbed", "encase", "swaddle", "blanket", "overlay", "overspread", "camouflage", "cloak", "disguise", "mask", "circle", "encircle", "enlace", "enwind" ], "near antonyms":[ "bare", "denude", "expose", "strip" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnarling":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption" ], "synonyms":[ "catching up", "enmeshing", "immeshing", "ensnaring", "entangling", "entoiling", "entrapping", "meshing", "netting", "snaring", "tangling", "trapping" ], "near synonyms":[ "bagging", "birdliming", "capturing", "collaring", "embroiling", "implicating", "involving", "miring" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaching", "disengaging", "extricating", "clearing", "freeing", "liberating" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangling", "untangling" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensemble":{ "a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories":{ "examples":[ "She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "costume", "frock", "garb", "getup", "guise", "livery", "outfit", "apparel", "attire", "clobber", "clothing", "costumery", "dress", "duds", "garments", "gear", "habiliment(s)", "habit", "rags", "raiment", "rig", "rigging", "threads", "toggery", "togs", "vestiary", "vestments", "vesture", "wear", "wearables", "weeds", "garderobe", "wardrobe", "array", "bravery", "caparison", "finery", "gaiety", "gayety", "glad rags", "pretties", "regalia", "trim", "foofaraw", "frippery", "gaudery", "tawdry", "trumpery", "tatters", "civvies", "civies", "mufti", "couture", "pr\u00eat-\u00e0-porter", "pret-a-porter", "ready-to-wear", "tailoring", "activewear", "loungewear", "outerwear", "playwear", "sportswear", "nightclothes", "sleepwear", "smallclothes", "underclothes", "underwear", "haberdashery", "menswear" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "enslave":{ "to take control of and assert authority over \u2014 usually used as (be) enslaved":{ "examples":[ "Her ancestors were enslaved during the war." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "annihilate", "beat", "clobber", "crush", "defeat", "drub", "lick", "mow (down)", "overcome", "prevail (over)", "reduce", "rout", "skunk", "smash", "thrash", "triumph (over)", "trounce", "wallop", "whip", "conquer", "dominate", "overpower", "pacify", "subdue", "subject", "subjugate", "subordinate", "vanquish", "break", "clamp down (on)", "crack down (on)", "put down", "quash", "quell", "repress", "silence", "smother", "snuff (out)", "squash", "squelch", "suppress" ], "near antonyms":[ "discharge", "emancipate", "enfranchise", "free", "liberate", "manumit", "release", "spring", "unbind", "uncage", "unchain", "unfetter" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensured":{ "to make sure, certain, or safe":{ "examples":[ "regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food" ], "synonyms":[ "assured", "cinched", "guaranteed", "guarantied", "iced", "insured", "secured" ], "near synonyms":[ "attested", "certified", "vouched", "warranted", "witnessed", "pledged", "promised", "swore" ], "near antonyms":[ "enfeebled", "undermined", "weakened" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensconcing":{ "to establish or place comfortably or snugly":{ "examples":[ "the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV", "happily ensconced in her new home" ], "synonyms":[ "installing", "lodging", "nestling", "perching", "roosting", "settling" ], "near synonyms":[ "deploying", "emplacing", "fixing", "locating", "parking", "planting", "positioning", "setting", "situating", "stationing", "anchoring", "bivouacking", "camping", "camping (out)", "burrowing", "curling up", "digging in", "harboring", "housing" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put into a hiding place":{ "examples":[ "ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look" ], "synonyms":[ "burying", "caching", "concealing", "hiding", "secreting" ], "near synonyms":[ "hoarding", "squirreling (away)", "squirrelling (away)", "stashing", "entombing", "interring" ], "near antonyms":[ "baring", "exposing", "revealing", "showing", "uncovering", "unmasking", "unveiling", "unwrapping", "flaunting", "parading", "showing off", "disinterring", "unearthing" ], "antonyms":[ "displaying", "exhibiting" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensoul":{ "as in lift , elevate":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "elevate", "ennoble", "enrich", "lift", "uplift", "edify", "educate", "enlighten", "illume", "illuminate", "illumine", "inspire", "nurture", "better", "improve", "regenerate", "renew", "transform", "exalt", "glorify", "transfigure" ], "near antonyms":[ "confuse", "perplex", "puzzle", "becloud", "cloud", "darken", "obscure" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensouling":{ "as in lifting , elevating":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "elevating", "ennobling", "enriching", "lifting", "uplifting", "edifying", "educating", "enlightening", "illuminating", "illuming", "illumining", "inspiring", "nurturing", "bettering", "improving", "regenerating", "renewing", "transforming", "exalting", "glorifying", "transfiguring" ], "near antonyms":[ "confusing", "perplexing", "puzzling", "beclouding", "clouding", "darkening", "obscuring" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensphering":{ "as in ensheathing , encapsuling":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armoring", "cocooning", "encapsulating", "encapsuling", "encysting", "ensheathing", "enwombing", "encircling", "encompassing", "enfolding", "enframing", "enlacing", "framing", "ringing", "surrounding", "bounding", "circumscribing", "confining", "containing", "limiting", "restricting", "boxing (in)", "caging", "closeting", "cooping (up)", "corralling", "encaging", "encasing", "enclosing", "inclosing", "enveloping", "fencing (in)", "hedging", "hemming (in)", "housing", "immuring", "including", "mewing (up)", "penning", "walling (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enshrines":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandizes", "canonizes", "deifies", "dignifies", "elevates", "ennobles", "enskies", "enthrones", "exalts", "glorifies", "magnifies" ], "near synonyms":[ "boosts", "lifts", "promotes", "raises", "upgrades", "uplifts", "heightens", "intensifies", "idealizes", "romanticizes", "sanitizes", "sugarcoats", "acclaims", "extols", "extolls", "honors", "lauds", "praises" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittles", "decries", "depreciates", "detracts", "disparages", "minimizes" ], "antonyms":[ "abases", "degrades", "demeans", "humbles", "humiliates" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnared":{ "as in trapped":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "trapped", "bound", "enslaved", "indentured", "abducted", "kidnapped", "kidnaped", "apprehended", "arrested", "captive", "captured", "caught", "confined", "imprisoned", "incarcerated", "interned", "jailed", "subdued", "subjugated", "occupied" ], "near antonyms":[ "free", "unconfined", "unrestrained", "delivered", "emancipated", "enfranchised", "freed", "liberated", "paroled", "released" ], "antonyms":[] }, "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "parked just out of view, the state trooper was lying in wait to ensnare unwary speeders" ], "synonyms":[ "caught up", "enmeshed", "immeshed", "ensnarled", "entangled", "entoiled", "entrapped", "meshed", "netted", "snared", "tangled", "trapped" ], "near synonyms":[ "bagged", "birdlimed", "captured", "collared", "embroiled", "implicated", "involved", "mired" ], "near antonyms":[ "detached", "disengaged", "extricated", "cleared", "freed", "liberated" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangled", "untangled" ] }, "type":[ "adjective", "verb" ] }, "enshrine":{ "to assign a high status or value to":{ "examples":[ "some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar" ], "synonyms":[ "aggrandize", "canonize", "deify", "dignify", "elevate", "ennoble", "ensky", "enthrone", "exalt", "glorify", "magnify" ], "near synonyms":[ "boost", "lift", "promote", "raise", "upgrade", "uplift", "heighten", "intensify", "idealize", "romanticize", "sanitize", "sugarcoat", "acclaim", "extol", "extoll", "honor", "laud", "praise" ], "near antonyms":[ "belittle", "decry", "depreciate", "detract", "disparage", "minimize" ], "antonyms":[ "abase", "degrade", "demean", "humble", "humiliate" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensnaring":{ "to catch or hold as if in a net":{ "examples":[ "parked just out of view, the state trooper was lying in wait to ensnare unwary speeders" ], "synonyms":[ "catching up", "enmeshing", "immeshing", "ensnarling", "entangling", "entoiling", "entrapping", "meshing", "netting", "snaring", "tangling", "trapping" ], "near synonyms":[ "bagging", "birdliming", "capturing", "collaring", "embroiling", "implicating", "involving", "miring" ], "near antonyms":[ "detaching", "disengaging", "extricating", "clearing", "freeing", "liberating" ], "antonyms":[ "disentangling", "untangling" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensorcellments":{ "the power to control natural forces through supernatural means":{ "examples":[ "in the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, Germany's Black Forest figures prominently as a land of ensorcellment and mystery" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitcheries", "bewitchments", "devilries", "deviltries", "diableries", "enchantments", "magics", "mojoes", "mojos", "necromancies", "sorceries", "thaumaturgies", "voodooisms", "witchcrafts", "witcheries", "wizardries" ], "near synonyms":[ "abracadabras", "amulets", "charms", "fetishes", "fetiches", "mascots", "periapts", "phylacteries", "talismans", "conjurations", "glamours", "glamors", "incantations", "spells", "curses", "hexes", "jinxes", "auguries", "crystal gazings", "divinations", "fortune-tellings", "soothsayings", "sortileges", "hexereis", "hoodoos", "occultisms", "spiritualisms", "augurs", "omens", "exorcisms", "alchemies" ], "near antonyms":[ "sciences" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensilages":{ "as in feeds , fodders":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "feeds", "fodders", "forages", "silages", "slop", "swills", "messes", "paps", "feasts", "meals", "refreshments", "regales", "repasts", "spreads", "diets", "nourishments", "nurtures", "sustenances", "boards", "aliments", "nutriments", "dishes", "plates", "platters", "servings", "commissaries", "rations", "supplies", "nibbles", "snacks", "tidbits", "amuse-bouches", "amuses-bouches", "amuse-gueules", "antipasti", "appetizers", "apps", "canap\u00e9s", "cocktails", "hors d'oeuvres", "hors d'oeuvre", "munchies", "starters" ], "near antonyms":[ "banes", "poisons", "toxins", "venoms" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensorcelled":{ "to cast a spell on":{ "examples":[ "a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard" ], "synonyms":[ "bewitched", "charmed", "enchanted", "hexed", "overlooked", "spelled", "struck" ], "near synonyms":[ "cursed", "jinxed", "possessed", "voodooed", "attracted", "beguiled", "captivated", "fascinated", "mesmerized", "spellbound", "enticed", "lured", "seduced", "tempted" ], "near antonyms":[ "blessed", "blest" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensembles":{ "a complete costume of harmonizing or complementary clothes and accessories":{ "examples":[ "She wore an elegant three-piece ensemble ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "costume", "frock", "garb", "getup", "guise", "livery", "outfit", "apparel", "attire", "clobber", "clothing", "costumery", "dress", "duds", "garments", "gear", "habiliment(s)", "habit", "rags", "raiment", "rig", "rigging", "threads", "toggery", "togs", "vestiary", "vestments", "vesture", "wear", "wearables", "weeds", "garderobe", "wardrobe", "array", "bravery", "caparison", "finery", "gaiety", "gayety", "glad rags", "pretties", "regalia", "trim", "foofaraw", "frippery", "gaudery", "tawdry", "trumpery", "tatters", "civvies", "civies", "mufti", "couture", "pr\u00eat-\u00e0-porter", "pret-a-porter", "ready-to-wear", "tailoring", "activewear", "loungewear", "outerwear", "playwear", "sportswear", "nightclothes", "sleepwear", "smallclothes", "underclothes", "underwear", "haberdashery", "menswear" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ensheathe":{ "as in ensphere , encapsule":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armor", "cocoon", "encapsulate", "encapsule", "encyst", "ensphere", "enwomb", "encircle", "encompass", "enfold", "enframe", "enlace", "frame", "ring", "surround", "bound", "circumscribe", "confine", "contain", "limit", "restrict", "box (in)", "cage", "closet", "coop (up)", "corral", "encage", "encase", "enclose", "inclose", "envelop", "fence (in)", "hedge", "hem (in)", "house", "immure", "include", "mew (up)", "pen", "wall (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enslaver":{ "as in slaveholder , slaver":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "slave driver", "slaveholder", "slaver", "freedman", "freedwoman", "master", "taskmaster", "freeman" ], "near antonyms":[ "bondman", "bondsman", "chattel", "slave", "thrall", "bondwoman", "bondswoman", "odalisque", "helot", "serf" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "noun" ] }, "enswathing":{ "to surround or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats" ], "synonyms":[ "bosoming", "bowering", "circumfusing", "cocooning", "embosoming", "embowering", "embracing", "enclosing", "inclosing", "encompassing", "enfolding", "enshrouding", "enveloping", "enwrapping", "investing", "involving", "lapping", "mantling", "muffling", "shrouding", "swathing", "veiling", "wrapping" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtaining", "draping", "embedding", "imbedding", "encasing", "swaddling", "blanketing", "overlaying", "overspreading", "camouflaging", "cloaking", "disguising", "masking", "circling", "encircling", "enlacing", "enwinding" ], "near antonyms":[ "baring", "denuding", "exposing", "stripping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enshrouding":{ "to keep secret or shut off from view":{ "examples":[ "the criminal organization uses a strictly enforced vow of silence to enshroud its villainous doings" ], "synonyms":[ "belying", "blanketing", "blotting out", "cloaking", "concealing", "covering", "curtaining", "disguising", "hiding", "masking", "obscuring", "occulting", "papering over", "screening", "shrouding", "suppressing", "veiling" ], "near synonyms":[ "burying", "camouflaging", "covering (up)", "smothering", "gilding", "glossing (over)", "varnishing", "whitewashing", "beclouding", "bedimming", "befogging", "blocking", "clouding", "darkening", "eclipsing", "obstructing", "occluding", "overcasting", "overshadowing", "shading" ], "near antonyms":[ "bringing out", "presenting", "clarifying", "illuminating", "advertising", "airing", "broadcasting", "getting out", "proclaiming", "publicizing", "publishing", "spreading" ], "antonyms":[ "baring", "disclosing", "displaying", "divulging", "exposing", "revealing", "showing", "uncloaking", "uncovering", "unmasking", "unveiling" ] }, "to surround or cover closely":{ "examples":[ "a dense fog enshrouded the bridge spanning the harbor" ], "synonyms":[ "bosoming", "bowering", "circumfusing", "cocooning", "embosoming", "embowering", "embracing", "enclosing", "inclosing", "encompassing", "enfolding", "enswathing", "enveloping", "enwrapping", "investing", "involving", "lapping", "mantling", "muffling", "shrouding", "swathing", "veiling", "wrapping" ], "near synonyms":[ "curtaining", "draping", "embedding", "imbedding", "encasing", "swaddling", "blanketing", "overlaying", "overspreading", "camouflaging", "cloaking", "disguising", "masking", "circling", "encircling", "enlacing", "enwinding" ], "near antonyms":[ "baring", "denuding", "exposing", "stripping" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensure":{ "to make sure, certain, or safe":{ "examples":[ "regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food" ], "synonyms":[ "assure", "cinch", "guarantee", "guaranty", "ice", "insure", "secure" ], "near synonyms":[ "attest", "certify", "vouch", "warrant", "witness", "pledge", "promise", "swear" ], "near antonyms":[ "enfeeble", "undermine", "weaken" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensouled":{ "as in lifted , elevated":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "elevated", "ennobled", "enriched", "lifted", "uplifted", "edified", "educated", "enlightened", "illumed", "illuminated", "illumined", "inspired", "nurtured", "bettered", "improved", "regenerated", "renewed", "transformed", "exalted", "glorified", "transfigured" ], "near antonyms":[ "confused", "perplexed", "puzzled", "beclouded", "clouded", "darkened", "obscured" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enspheres":{ "as in ensheathes , encapsules":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armors", "cocoons", "encapsulates", "encapsules", "encysts", "ensheathes", "enwombs", "encircles", "encompasses", "enfolds", "enframes", "enlaces", "frames", "rings", "surrounds", "bounds", "circumscribes", "confines", "contains", "limits", "restricts", "boxes (in)", "cages", "closets", "coops (up)", "corrals", "encages", "encases", "encloses", "incloses", "envelops", "fences (in)", "hedges", "hems (in)", "houses", "immures", "includes", "mews (up)", "pens", "walls (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enslaving":{ "to take control of and assert authority over \u2014 usually used as (be) enslaved":{ "examples":[ "Her ancestors were enslaved during the war." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "annihilating", "beating", "clobbering", "crushing", "defeating", "drubbing", "licking", "mowing (down)", "overcoming", "prevailing (over)", "reducing", "routing", "skunking", "smashing", "thrashing", "triumphing (over)", "trouncing", "walloping", "whipping", "conquering", "dominating", "overpowering", "pacifying", "subduing", "subjecting", "subjugating", "subordinating", "vanquishing", "breaking", "clamping down (on)", "cracking down (on)", "putting down", "quashing", "quelling", "repressing", "silencing", "smothering", "snuffing (out)", "squashing", "squelching", "suppressing" ], "near antonyms":[ "discharging", "emancipating", "enfranchising", "freeing", "liberating", "manumitting", "releasing", "springing", "unbinding", "uncaging", "unchaining", "unfettering" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensue":{ "to come at a later time; to happen as a result":{ "examples":[ "When the news broke, a long period of chaos ensued ." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "displace", "replace", "supersede", "supplant", "postdate", "succeed", "supervene" ], "near antonyms":[ "antedate", "follow", "precede", "predate" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensphered":{ "as in ensheathed , encapsuled":{ "examples":[], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "armored", "cocooned", "encapsulated", "encapsuled", "encysted", "ensheathed", "enwombed", "encircled", "encompassed", "enfolded", "enframed", "enlaced", "framed", "ringed", "surrounded", "bounded", "circumscribed", "confined", "contained", "limited", "restricted", "boxed (in)", "caged", "closeted", "cooped (up)", "corralled", "encaged", "encased", "enclosed", "inclosed", "enveloped", "fenced (in)", "hedged", "hemmed (in)", "housed", "immured", "included", "mewed (up)", "penned", "walled (in)" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "enslaves":{ "to take control of and assert authority over \u2014 usually used as (be) enslaved":{ "examples":[ "Her ancestors were enslaved during the war." ], "synonyms":[], "near synonyms":[ "annihilates", "beats", "clobbers", "crushes", "defeats", "drubs", "licks", "mows (down)", "overcomes", "prevails (over)", "reduces", "routs", "skunks", "smashes", "thrashes", "triumphs (over)", "trounces", "wallops", "whips", "conquers", "dominates", "overpowers", "pacifies", "subdues", "subjects", "subjugates", "subordinates", "vanquishes", "breaks", "clamps down (on)", "cracks down (on)", "puts down", "quashes", "quells", "represses", "silences", "smothers", "snuffs (out)", "squashes", "squelches", "suppresses" ], "near antonyms":[ "discharges", "emancipates", "enfranchises", "frees", "liberates", "manumits", "releases", "springs", "unbinds", "uncages", "unchains", "unfetters" ], "antonyms":[] }, "type":[ "verb" ] }, "ensconced":{ "to establish or place comfortably or snugly":{ "examples":[ "the kids had contentedly ensconced themselves on the couch before the TV", "happily ensconced in her new home" ], "synonyms":[ "installed", "lodged", "nestled", "perched", "roosted", "settled" ], "near synonyms":[ "deployed", "emplaced", "fixed", "located", "parked", "planted", "positioned", "set", "situated", "stationed", "anchored", "bivouacked", "camped", "camped (out)", "burrowed", "curled up", "dug in", "harbored", "housed" ], "near antonyms":[], "antonyms":[] }, "to put into a hiding place":{ "examples":[ "ensconced the spare house key in a place where no intruder would think to look" ], "synonyms":[ "buried", "cached", "concealed", "hid", "secreted" ], "near synonyms":[ "hoarded", "squirreled (away)", "squirrelled (away)", "stashed", "entombed", "interred" ], "near antonyms":[ "bared", "exposed", "revealed", "showed", "uncovered", "unmasked", "unveiled", "unwrapped", "flaunted", "paraded", "showed off", "disinterred", "unearthed" ], "antonyms":[ "displayed", "exhibited" ] }, "type":[ "verb" ] } }