skeleton in the cupboard

Noun

Meaning

a scandal that is kept secret

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Synonyms

skeleton in the closet skeleton pang enigma secret confusion confidence affair scandal guilt contempt misconduct humiliation irritation remorse
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Antonyms

general knowledge common knowledge open secret public knowledge widely known information no secret
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Hypernyms

scandal outrage

Examples

there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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