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
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
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.