concealment
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Etymology
Origin of concealment
1275–1325; Middle English concelement < Anglo-French. See conceal, -ment
Explanation
Use the noun concealment when you talk about the act of hiding something. The concealment of your terrible haircut is easy — just wear a hat. Concealment is the process of disguising something or the condition of keeping something private. Secret agents need to focus on concealment all the time, of their identities and sometimes their hair color, citizenship, and activities. A hunter's concealment is important in a different way — she might wear camouflage and stay low and quiet to avoid being seen by the ducks she's hunting. The Old French root word is conceler, "to hide."
Vocabulary lists containing concealment
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 2
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Example Sentences
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Concealment was a habit of FTX’s, according to the lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024
Concealment is a hallmark of what jury instructions call “consciousness of guilt.”
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023
"Concealment of a death is a felony in Illinois," Herion told Fox 32.
From Fox News • Aug. 29, 2021
Concealment is a strong theme, reflected in Simon Kenny's exquisite design in which doors, screens, corridors and curtains frame every interaction.
From The Guardian • May 17, 2012
Concealment was no longer possible, and they could only hope that no enemy or spy was observing them.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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