conceal
/kənˈsil/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To prevent something from being seen or discovered by hiding it.
He wore a long coat to conceal the package from view.
Can any modern technology effectively conceal a submarine from sonar?
To keep information, thoughts, or feelings secret from others.
She tried hard to conceal her disappointment after hearing the verdict.
Did the company intentionally conceal crucial safety data from the public?
How it's used
This means “hide something so it cannot be seen”
- conceal the weapon
“conceal it.”
He tried to conceal the weapon under his coat.
Collocations
- conceal identity
- conceal a weapon
- conceal feelings
- conceal the truth
- fail to conceal
- attempt to conceal