FERRET OUT


Meaning of FERRET OUT in English

verb

Synonyms: seek 1, cast about, hunt, quest, search (for or out)

Related Word: elicit, extract; nose out, pry (out); penetrate, pierce, probe; chase, follow, pursue, trail; ascertain, determine, discover, learn

Contrasted words: conceal, hide, screen, secrete; camouflage, disguise; cover (up), hush (up), suppress

Antonyms: squirrel (away)

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