mantle Synonyms
Another word for mantle
• noun (Context 1)
An important role, responsibility, or duty that passes from one person to another.
"After the CEO's sudden resignation, the young executive was forced to take on the responsibility of leadership."
• noun (Context 2)
The region of the Earth's interior between the crust and the core, consisting of hot, dense, silicate rock.
"Tectonic plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere located in the upper layer."
• noun (Context 3)
A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially in the past.
"The mysterious figure stepped out of the fog, tightly wrapped in a heavy wool cloak."
• verb (Context 4)
To clothe, cover, or envelop something as if with a mantle.
"A thick layer of fresh snow mantled the quiet village overnight."
• verb (Context 5)
To suffuse the face with blood, causing a blush.
"A sudden rush of embarrassment caused the blood to blush in her cheeks."
Opposites of mantle
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of mantle varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: