Be In The Closet

Synonyms of be in the closet

• hide one's true self
• conceal one's identity
• keep one's sexuality a secret

Antonyms of be in the closet

• be open about one's identity
• come out of the closet
• be proud of one's true self

Collocations of be in the closet

private life

Frequency: 75 %

She preferred to keep her private life in the closet.

secret relationship

Frequency: 70 %

They were in the closet about their secret relationship.

concealed feelings

Frequency: 65 %

She had to keep her concealed feelings in the closet.

hidden identity

Frequency: 60 %

He kept his hidden identity in the closet for years.

unrevealed truth

Frequency: 50 %

The unrevealed truth about his past was kept in the closet.

Idiomatic Expressions for be in the closet

• Phrase: come out of the closet
  Meaning: to reveal one's homosexuality or true self to others
  Usage: She came out of the closet to her friends and received overwhelming support.