English Synonym Finder

swaddle

Definitions

To wrap a person, especially a baby, tightly in cloths or blankets.

To bind or restrict with or as if with bandages.

Examples

The nurse showed the new parents how to swaddle their baby to help him sleep more soundly.

She decided to swaddle the fragile antique vase in several layers of bubble wrap before packing it.

Synonyms

wrap bundle swathe envelop muffle clothe

Antonyms

unwrap unbundle expose uncover strip release