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conceal

Definition of conceal

Pronunciation

Verb

to conceal (third-person singular simple present conceals, present participle concealing, simple past and past participle concealed)

  1. (transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

    He tried to conceal the truth about his health.

Related terms

  • concealing, concealed

Synonyms

  • hide
  • obfuscate
  • secrete

Antonyms

  • reveal
  • uncover
  • admit

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