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fig leaf

The phrase “fig leaf” has 2 syllables: fig leaf

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪɡ liːf/

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In the thesaurus, “fig leaf” has 128 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fig leaf along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fig leaf

Antonyms for fig leaf

Meanings of fig leaf

  • noun
    1. A leaf of the fig plant.
    2. A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).
    3. Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered.

Example Sentences

  • The excuse was just a fig leaf to hide the real problem.
  • He used politeness as a fig leaf for his rude behavior.
  • The policy served as a fig leaf for deeper political issues.
  • They called the agreement a fig leaf for avoiding real reform.
  • The statement was nothing more than a fig leaf to protect their image.

On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fig leaf, such as: Potemkin village, Trojan horse, affectation, air, alibi, appearance, aspect.

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