Adumbrate

//ˈædʌmˌbɹeɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "adumbrate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

adumbrant adumbration adumbrative

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

depict describe draw hint suggest

Related Terms

umbra#Derived_terms

Related Terms

foreshadow obscure outline overshadow vague

Synonym Network

intimate sketch

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