English noun: mist | |||
1. | mist (phenomenon) a thin fog with condensation near the ground | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fog | ||
English verb: mist | |||
1. | mist (change) become covered with mist | ||
Samples | The windshield misted over. | ||
Synonyms | mist over | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cover, spread over | ||
2. | mist (perception) make less visible or unclear | ||
Samples | The stars are obscured by the clouds. The big elm tree obscures our view of the valley. | ||
Synonyms | becloud, befog, cloud, fog, haze over, obnubilate, obscure | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | conceal, hide | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | overshadow | ||
3. | mist (contact) spray finely or cover with mist | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | spray | ||