Bare and Sheathe

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Bare verb - To make known (as information previously kept secret).

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Sheathe is an antonym for bare.

Nearby Words: barely, bared, bareness

Sheathe verb - To cover with something that protects.

Usage example: sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats

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Bare is an antonym for sheathe.

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