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mantle

noun

/ˈmæntl̩/

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

take up the mantle

cloak, robe, covering, duty, role

expose, neglect, discard

earth's mantle, mantle of responsibility, mantle of leadership, take up the mantle

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do