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- pronunciation:
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verb |
| inflections: |
conceals, concealing, concealed |
| definition 1: |
When you conceal something, you hide it so that people can't see it.
Mrs. Nash concealed her husband's birthday present so that it would be a surprise.The thief concealed the stolen painting in a place where nobody could find it.- synonyms:
- cover, hide, mask
- antonyms:
- reveal, show
- similar words:
- curtain, harbor, wrap
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| definition 2: |
If you conceal the truth, you don't tell it to anyone. If you conceal information, you don't let anyone know about it. When you conceal something, you keep it secret.
The spy had to conceal his real identity.The girls concealed their plans for the party.- synonyms:
- disguise, hide, mask
- antonyms:
- confess, reveal
- similar words:
- harbor
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| related words: |
blanket, cover |
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| derivations: |
concealable (adj.), concealed (adj.), concealer (n.), concealment (n.) |
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