Meaning of 'cloud'

noun

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

Synonyms: swarm

noun

a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

noun

any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

noun

out of touch with reality

Example: "Their head was in the clouds when they should have been focused on the task at hand."

noun

suspicion affecting your reputation

Example: "After that mistake, they were under a cloud."

noun

a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

Example: "the only cloud on the horizon was the possibility of dissent by the French"

verb

to make milky or dull

Example: "The chemical clouded the liquid it was added to."

verb

to colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

Synonyms: dapple

verb

to make less clear

Example: "The stroke clouded their memories."

verb

to place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Synonyms: corrupt

verb

to make gloomy or depressed

Example: "Their faces were clouded with sadness."

verb

to billow up in the form of a cloud

Example: "The smoke clouded above the houses"

verb

to make less visible or unclear

Example: "The stars are obscured by the clouds"

Synonyms: obscure

verb

to make overcast or cloudy

Synonyms: overcast