Synonyms of concealing

concealing

verb

present participle of conceal

1

as in hiding

to put into a hiding place

wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiding
• burying
• secreting
• stashing
• caching
• hoarding
• ensconcing
• interring
• entombing
• squirreling (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displaying
• exhibiting
• revealing
• exposing
• uncovering
• showing
• baring
• unmasking
• unwrapping
• flaunting
• unveiling
• parading
• showing off
• unearthing
• disinterring

2

as in obscuring

to keep secret or shut off from view

the defense attorney accused the prosecutor of trying to conceal exculpatory evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiding
• obscuring
• covering
• disguising
• suppressing
• masking
• cloaking
• shrouding
• veiling
• curtaining
• enshrouding
• camouflaging
• blanketing
• occulting
• blocking
• overshadowing
• burying
• screening
• belying
• blotting out
• papering over
• covering (up)
• smothering
• obstructing
• shading
• darkening
• whitewashing
• varnishing
• occluding
• eclipsing
• clouding
• gilding
• beclouding
• glossing (over)
• overcasting
• bedimming
• befogging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disclosing
• revealing
• showing
• exposing
• displaying
• uncovering
• divulging
• baring
• presenting
• unmasking
• unveiling
• bringing out
• clarifying
• uncloaking
• illuminating
• spreading
• publicizing
• proclaiming
• publishing
• broadcasting
• advertising
• airing
• getting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concealing

The Quebec duo’s face-concealing masks, geometrical hats and polka-dot fashion schemes might scream novelty, but its virtuosic, largely instrumental fare is the genuine article. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

This flattering style smooths the neck, concealing wrinkles and adding definition to the jawline by hiding a double chin or loose skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026

The suspect is accused of concealing the victim from authorities. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

In a way, the use of concealing the identities of the protagonists becomes also part of the kind of how the film communicates the risks involved, right? — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

The juvenile was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding and concealing evidence and booked into the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Some agents appeared interested in concealing their activity from people managing the website. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Frank Meir has spent a lifetime running from his past, carefully concealing his heritage, though people did not seem to care. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026