conceal

verb

Saykuhn-SEEL/kənˈsil/UK/kənˈsiːl/

Formsconceals, concealing, concealed

1 meaning of conceal

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verbtransitive
To hide something so other people cannot see it or find out about it.
Like hiding a toy under your bed so no one can find it.
She tried to conceal the birthday gift behind her back.
He concealed his disappointment with a quick smile.
Similarhide, mask, disguise, obscure, secrete
Oppositereveal, disclose, expose, uncover

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Origin

From Latin, through Old French, meaning to hide or disguise something.