Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draw a veil over

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables
draw a veil over
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To avoid discussing or calling attention to (something embarrassing or unpleasant).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

draws a veil over (present, singular) drawing a veil over (participle, present) drew a veil over (past) drawn a veil over (participle, past)

Phrases

sweep something under the rug

Frequently Paired Words

sweep something under the rug

Questions

What does draw a veil over mean?
To avoid discussing or calling attention to (something embarrassing or unpleasant).

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