Conceal
verb
To hide something or keep it secret.
She tried to conceal her tears.
Often appears as...
- conceal the truth
- conceal a fact
verb
To prevent something from being seen or known about.
He was charged with attempting to conceal criminal property.
Often appears as...
- conceal assets
- conceal income
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To put or keep someone or something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found.
She concealed the gun in the glove compartment of her car.
Often appears as...
- conceal weapon
- conceal drugs
verb
To hide something or keep it secret.
She tried to conceal her tears.
Often appears as...
- conceal the truth
- conceal a fact
verb
To prevent something from being seen or known about.
He was charged with attempting to conceal criminal property.
Often appears as...
- conceal assets
- conceal income
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb
To put or keep someone or something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found.
She concealed the gun in the glove compartment of her car.
Often appears as...
- conceal weapon
- conceal drugs
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Subtext
Conceal often implies hiding emotions or information that might affect others' perceptions.
He managed to conceal his disappointment quite well.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Concealment
'Conceal' implies hiding something completely, but it can also mean making it less obvious.
She used makeup to conceal her scars.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Topic
Conceal is often used when someone avoids discussing a certain topic, to keep it hidden.
He always found a way to conceal his past.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Subtext
Conceal often implies hiding emotions or information that might affect others' perceptions.
He managed to conceal his disappointment quite well.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Concealment
'Conceal' implies hiding something completely, but it can also mean making it less obvious.
She used makeup to conceal her scars.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Topic
Conceal is often used when someone avoids discussing a certain topic, to keep it hidden.
He always found a way to conceal his past.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Subtext
Conceal often implies hiding emotions or information that might affect others' perceptions.
He managed to conceal his disappointment quite well.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Concealment
'Conceal' implies hiding something completely, but it can also mean making it less obvious.
She used makeup to conceal her scars.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Topic
Conceal is often used when someone avoids discussing a certain topic, to keep it hidden.
He always found a way to conceal his past.
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The voices in my head PIPE...
although I did notice that its calm exterior sometimes slipped and that it occasionally mirrored my own unexpressed emotion. So, for example, if I was angry and had to hide it, which I often did, being very adept at concealing how I really felt, then the voice would sound frustrated. Otherwise, it was neither sinister nor disturbing,
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Julian Assange: Why the...
Well, there's a question as to what sort of information is important in the world, what sort of information can achieve reform. And there's a lot of information. So information that organizations are spending economic effort into concealing, that's a really good signal
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How to make your writing...
where characters relate what they've experienced and fear what's to come. Next, choose the right setting and imagery. Old mansions or castles with winding halls and secret passageways suggest that disturbing things are being concealed.
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Beating a Lie Detector...
hi there gelato take a seat sure the lie detector or polygraph we've all seen the movies some steely-eyed spy tried to conceal the truth from a mysterious interrogator but can you beat a lie detector in real life lying is a
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Why is this painting so...
But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror. What we do see in the geometric center of the canvas,
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Leopard Learns How to...
Even the river, normally a lifeline for the animals, has almost disappeared. Yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch if only the leopards can figure out what it is
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
even the river normally a lifeline for the animals has almost disappeared yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch if only the leopards can figure out what
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How does money...
that concealment had occurred, which had a positive effect on prosecuting major criminal operations, like drug traffickers. However, a legal shift has raised concerns
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Exposing abuse of...
secret the real owners hidden the profits concealed this is a problem throughout the world anonymous companies have been legal for years like a shell
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
lifeline for the animals has almost disappeared yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch
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The voices in my head PIPE...
although I did notice that its calm exterior sometimes slipped and that it occasionally mirrored my own unexpressed emotion. So, for example, if I was angry and had to hide it, which I often did, being very adept at concealing how I really felt, then the voice would sound frustrated. Otherwise, it was neither sinister nor disturbing,
Video examples
Julian Assange: Why the...
Well, there's a question as to what sort of information is important in the world, what sort of information can achieve reform. And there's a lot of information. So information that organizations are spending economic effort into concealing, that's a really good signal
Video examples
How to make your writing...
where characters relate what they've experienced and fear what's to come. Next, choose the right setting and imagery. Old mansions or castles with winding halls and secret passageways suggest that disturbing things are being concealed.
Video examples
Beating a Lie Detector...
hi there gelato take a seat sure the lie detector or polygraph we've all seen the movies some steely-eyed spy tried to conceal the truth from a mysterious interrogator but can you beat a lie detector in real life lying is a
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
But the painting obscures their struggle to provide food for their household. Even the monarch's advanced age is concealed through the blurring of the mirror. What we do see in the geometric center of the canvas,
Video examples
Leopard Learns How to...
Even the river, normally a lifeline for the animals, has almost disappeared. Yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch if only the leopards can figure out what it is
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
even the river normally a lifeline for the animals has almost disappeared yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch if only the leopards can figure out what
Video examples
How does money...
that concealment had occurred, which had a positive effect on prosecuting major criminal operations, like drug traffickers. However, a legal shift has raised concerns
Video examples
Exposing abuse of...
secret the real owners hidden the profits concealed this is a problem throughout the world anonymous companies have been legal for years like a shell
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
lifeline for the animals has almost disappeared yet the mud soup that remains could be concealing a free lunch
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Julian Assange
Australian Activist
Well, there's a question as to what sort of information is important in the world, what sort of information can achieve reform. And there's a lot of information. So information that organizations are spending economic effort into concealing, that's a really good signal that when the information gets out, there's a hope of it doing some good.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
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John Barrasso
American Politician
Carrying a concealed weapon is a sign of self-defense, self-protection, and I think it lowers crime.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
It is often wise to reveal that which cannot be concealed for long.
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George Carlin
American Comedian
By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.
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St. Jerome
Saint
True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks.
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Marcus Valerius Martial
Spanish Poet
Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
No one respects a talent that is concealed.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
A fault is fostered by concealment.
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Julian Assange
Australian Activist
Well, there's a question as to what sort of information is important in the world, what sort of information can achieve reform. And there's a lot of information. So information that organizations are spending economic effort into concealing, that's a really good signal that when the information gets out, there's a hope of it doing some good.
Quote examples
Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom.
Quote examples
Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
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John Barrasso
American Politician
Carrying a concealed weapon is a sign of self-defense, self-protection, and I think it lowers crime.
Quote examples
Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
It is often wise to reveal that which cannot be concealed for long.
Quote examples
George Carlin
American Comedian
By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth.
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St. Jerome
Saint
True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks.
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Marcus Valerius Martial
Spanish Poet
Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
Quote examples
Desiderius Erasmus
Dutch Philosopher
No one respects a talent that is concealed.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
A fault is fostered by concealment.
Example 1 of 10
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