Protective Coloration

C1 8+

Synonyms of protective coloration

Antonyms of protective coloration

Collocations of protective coloration

camouflage
Frequency: 80 %

The soldier's camouflage uniform helped him blend into the surroundings.

protective coloration
Frequency: 70 %

The butterfly's protective coloration made it difficult to spot among the leaves.

mimicry
Frequency: 60 %

The harmless snake used mimicry to resemble a venomous species and ward off predators.

disguise
Frequency: 50 %

The spy wore a clever disguise to blend in with the crowd.

concealment
Frequency: 45 %

The bird's nest was hidden in the tree for concealment from predators.

Idiomatic Expressions for protective coloration

  • Phrase: camouflage one's intentions
    Meaning: to hide or disguise one's true motives or plans
    Usage: She used protective coloration to camouflage her intentions during the negotiation.