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conceal

[kuhn-seel]

verb (used with object)

  1. to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.

    He concealed the gun under his coat.

  2. to keep secret; to prevent or avoid disclosing or divulging.

    to conceal one's identity by using a false name.



conceal

/ əˈː /

verb

  1. to keep from discovery; hide

  2. to keep secret

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • concealable adjective
  • concealability noun
  • concealedly adverb
  • concealedness noun
  • concealer noun
  • half-concealed adjective
  • half-concealing adjective
  • preconceal verb (used with object)
  • reconceal verb (used with object)
  • semiconcealed adjective
  • subconcealed adjective
  • unconcealed adjective
  • unconcealing adjective
  • unconcealingly adverb
  • well-concealed adjective
  • Dzˈ𲹱Գ noun
  • Dzˈ𲹱 adjective
  • Dzˈ𲹱 noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conceal1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English conselen, concelen, from Anglo-French conceler from Latin DzԳŧ, from con- con- + ŧ “to hide” ( hull 1 )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conceal1

C14: from Old French conceler, from Latin DzԳŧ, from com- (intensive) + ŧ to hide
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Synonym Study

See hide 1.
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Example Sentences

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Authorities allege that Ramirez was trying to conceal himself and then ran toward the exit and refused to answer questions about his identity and citizenship.

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The drug is being smuggled into the UK through two main routes - concealed in small parcels sent by post, or hidden in lorries and vans arriving via ferries and the Channel Tunnel, the NCA believes.

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“You cross that line, it’s a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It’s a felony to impede law enforcement doing their job.”

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“It’s a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It’s a felony to impede law enforcement from doing their job.”

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Ukraine says 117 drones were used: they were first smuggled into Russia, then placed inside wooden cabins mounted on the back of lorries and concealed below remotely operated detachable roofs.

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