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February 04, 2016 Word of the Day

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ verb
conceal
/kənˈsiːl/
verb
The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
The sunglasses conceal her eyes.
Definition of CONCEAL

[+object]

1 : to hide (something or someone) from sight

  • The sunglasses conceal her eyes.

  • The controls are concealed behind a panel.

  • The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.

2 : to keep (something) secret

  • The editorial accused the government of concealing the truth.

  • She could barely conceal her anger.

— concealed adjective

  • He was carrying a concealed [=hidden] weapon.

  • a concealed compartment

— concealment kənˈsi:lmənt noun [noncount]

  • concealment of evidence

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