conceal

con-ceal · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To hide something from sight or discovery.

  2. 2.

    To keep something secret; to prevent from being known.

  3. 3.

    To cover or disguise.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    concealed weapon — a hidden firearm
  • •
    conceal the truth — to hide the facts
  • •
    nothing to conceal — no secrets

Related words

Antonyms: disclose, expose, reveal, uncover
See also: concealed, disguise, hide, reveal
Synonyms: cover, disguise, hide, mask, obscure

Etymology

From Latin "concelare" meaning to hide completely, from "con-" (intensive prefix) and "celare" (to hide), related to "clandestine."