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Conceal (Verb)

Meaning 1

Prevent from being seen or discovered; "hide the money".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • The witness tried to conceal her identity to protect herself from potential threats.
  • The company's financial troubles were carefully planned to conceal from investors and the public.
  • The spies trained to conceal their true identities and motives while on a mission.
  • She attempted to conceal the scratch on her car from her parents by covering it with a bumper sticker.
  • He had to conceal his reaction upon hearing the news to avoid showing weakness.

Synonyms

  • Hide

Hyponyms

  • Obnubilate
  • Haze Over
  • Obscure
  • Mist
  • Cover
  • Bosom
  • Cloud
  • Sweep Under The Rug
  • Obstruct
  • Veil
  • Secrete
  • Shield
  • Bury
  • Becloud
  • Fog
  • Harbor
  • Lurk
  • Disguise

Related Words

  • Concealment (noun)
  • Concealing (noun)

Meaning 2

Hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • She manages to conceal her nervousness with a confident smile during the job interview.
  • The company conceals its true intentions behind a veil of philanthropic efforts.
  • He conceals his true feelings, and no one suspects his underlying sadness.
  • The politician's publicist helped conceal the scandal from the media.
  • The mask she wears helps conceal her shyness from the rest of the world.

Synonyms

  • Hold In
  • Hold Back

Related Words

  • Concealment (noun)
  • Concealing (noun)
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