concealed; concealing; conceals
Definition of conceal
1 : to prevent disclosure or recognition of
conceal the truth She could barely conceal her anger.
2 : to place out of sight
concealed himself behind the door The defendant is accused of attempting to conceal evidence.
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The first known use of conceal was in the 14th century
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