concealment

[kuhn-seel-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of concealing.

2. the state of being concealed.

3. a means or place of hiding.

Other Word Forms

• nonconcealment noun
• preconcealment noun
• reconcealment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of concealment¹

1275–1325; Middle English concelement < Anglo-French. See conceal, -ment

Example Sentences

At this time, police say they do not know if there is “any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body.”

From Los Angeles Times

The pair are expected to face a hearing on Thursday, where they will likely be charged with "concealment of theft in the context of genocide", the official added.

From BBC

This raised the prospect of deliberate concealment or obstruction to further investigation according to the assistant coroner, Prof Andrew Harris, who said he intended to notify the Foreign Office of this conduct.

From BBC

It concerned a hit and run, the concealment of a body, and lying to police.

From BBC

Identity concealment might be odd in court, but it’s becoming commonplace throughout ICE.

From Salon