Main Entry:

con·ceal

Pronunciation:

\kən-ˈsēl\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English concelen, from Anglo-French conceler, from Latin concelare, from com- + celare to hide — more at hell

Date:

14th century

1 : to prevent disclosure or recognition of <conceal the truth> 2 : to place out of sight <concealed himself behind the door>

synonyms see hide

— con·ceal·able \-ˈsē-lə-bəl\ adjective

— con·ceal·ing·ly \-ˈsē-liŋ-lē\ adverb

— con·ceal·ment \-ˈsē(ə)l-mənt\ noun