Shroud – to hide something by covering or surrounding

(Pronounced shrowd)

To remember the definition of the word shroud, use the following mnemonic:

He couldn't shrug off the crowd (shroud) so he hid under a cover.

Examples of shroud in a sentence

The road was shrouded in fog making it impossible to see what was ahead. 

The true events of that day were concealed in a shroud of lies and mystery. 

She wore a wig and fake beard in an attempt to shroud her identity.