conceal
/kənˈsiːl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: conceals · concealing
Meaning · English
To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
Verb
Examples
He tried to conceal the truth about his health.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conceal” mean?
To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
Is “conceal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.