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

/ kənˈsiːl /

verb

1. to keep from discovery; hide

2. 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
• concealment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceal¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English conselen, concelen, from Anglo-French conceler from Latin concēlāre, from con- con- + cēlāre “to hide” ( hull ¹ )

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceal¹

C14: from Old French conceler, from Latin concēlāre, from com- (intensive) + cēlāre to hide

Synonym Study

See hide ¹.

Example Sentences

Three years ago, Supreme Court ruled that law-abiding gun owners had a 2nd Amendment right to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon when they leave home.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Jones falsified records in order to conceal her fraudulent activity, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

As guarded as Friedman and Roberts were, they couldn’t conceal the truth.

From Los Angeles Times

Briones allegedly demanded a series of payments and gifts from vendors, concealed by falsified invoices, “in exchange for his agreement to carry, increase purchases of, or prominently display certain wines,” according to court filings.

From Los Angeles Times

But Rory's covert filming was able to reveal how officers kept evidence of bad practice or wrongdoing concealed.

From BBC

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