B2verbformalcrimeemotions
US/kənˈsiːl/
UK/kənˈsiːl/
to hide something carefully, or to keep a fact or feeling secret
In context
She tried to conceal her disappointment when she saw her exam score.
The thief had concealed the phones inside a bag of rice.
The company was fined for concealing information about the pollution.
Words that go with conceal
verb + noun
- conceal the truthHe was accused of trying to conceal the truth.
- conceal informationIt is illegal to conceal information from the tax office.
- conceal your feelingsSome people find it hard to conceal their feelings.
verb + preposition
- conceal fromShe concealed the illness from her family for months.
adverb + verb
- carefully concealedThe camera was carefully concealed behind a picture.
- barely concealHe could barely conceal his anger.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He concealed with his parents about the debt.Correct: He concealed the debt from his parents.