come out of the closet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.
  2. To self-disclose about one's minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc.

Pronunciation

en-au-come out of the closet.ogg

Word forms

come out of the closet comes out of the closet coming out of the closet came out of the closet

Synonyms

Antonyms

remain in the closet woodwork
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