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单词 conceals
释义

conceal

verb

con·​ceal kən-ˈsēl How to pronounce conceal (audio)
concealed; concealing; conceals

transitive verb

1
: to prevent disclosure or recognition of
conceal the truth
She could barely conceal her anger.
2
: to place out of sight
concealed himself behind the door
The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.
concealable
kən-ˈsē-lə-bəl How to pronounce conceal (audio)
adjective
concealingly
kən-ˈsē-liŋ-lē How to pronounce conceal (audio)
adverb
concealment
kən-ˈsēl-mənt How to pronounce conceal (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • bury
  • cache
  • ensconce
  • hide
  • secrete
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Example Sentences

The sunglasses conceal her eyes. The controls are concealed behind a panel. The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence. The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth. She could barely conceal her anger.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English concelen, borrowed from Anglo-French conceler, borrowed from Latin concēlāre, from con- con- + cēlāre "to hide, keep secret," probably derivative of an unattested lengthened-grade noun formed from the Indo-European verb base *ḱel- "cover, conceal," whence Latin occulere "to hide from view, keep secret" (from *ob-cel-), Old Irish ceilid "(s/he) hides," Welsh celaf "(I) hide," Germanic *hel-a- "hide" (whence Old English, Old Saxon & Old High German helan "to hide, keep secret")

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

conceal

verb

con·​ceal kən-ˈsēl How to pronounce conceal (audio)
concealed; concealing
1
: to hide from sight
The safe was concealed behind a large painting.
2
: to keep secret
He managed to conceal his true identity.

Legal Definition

conceal

transitive verb

con·​ceal
1
: to prevent disclosure of or fail to disclose (as a provision in a contract) especially in violation of a duty to disclose
2
a
: to place out of sight

Note: A weapon need only be placed out of ordinary observation in order to be considered a concealed weapon.

b
: to prevent or hinder recognition, discovery, or recovery of
concealing stolen property

conceals

verb

present tense third-person singular of conceal
1
as in hides
to put into a hiding place wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hides
  • buries
  • secretes
  • stashes
  • ensconces
  • caches
  • hoards
  • entombs
  • inters
  • squirrels (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reveals
  • displays
  • exhibits
  • exposes
  • uncovers
  • unmasks
  • shows
  • unveils
  • bares
  • unwraps
  • flaunts
  • unearths
  • parades
  • shows off
  • disinters
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2
as in obscures
to keep secret or shut off from view the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hides
  • obscures
  • covers
  • suppresses
  • disguises
  • masks
  • belies
  • cloaks
  • camouflages
  • enshrouds
  • overshadows
  • buries
  • shrouds
  • veils
  • curtains
  • occults
  • blots out
  • blocks
  • blankets
  • papers over
  • screens
  • smothers
  • obstructs
  • occludes
  • whitewashes
  • darkens
  • gilds
  • shades
  • eclipses
  • varnishes
  • overcasts
  • beclouds
  • clouds
  • covers (up)
  • bedims
  • glosses (over)
  • befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reveals
  • discloses
  • exposes
  • uncovers
  • unmasks
  • shows
  • divulges
  • displays
  • unveils
  • presents
  • bares
  • illuminates
  • brings out
  • clarifies
  • uncloaks
  • advertises
  • proclaims
  • publishes
  • publicizes
  • spreads
  • airs
  • broadcasts
  • gets out
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