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conceal
[kuhn-seel]
verb (used with object)
to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight.
He concealed the gun under his coat.
to keep secret; to prevent or avoid disclosing or divulging.
to conceal one's identity by using a false name.
conceal
/ əˈː /
verb
to keep from discovery; hide
to keep secret
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
- DzˈԳ noun
- Dzˈ adjective
- Dzˈ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of conceal1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
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.
“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.”
“It’s a felony to knowingly harbor and conceal an illegal alien. It’s a felony to impede law enforcement from doing their job.”
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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