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

According to police, Black entered the store wearing a ski mask and concealing a short barrel AR-style rifle under his clothing, then accused Johnson of stepping on his shoe. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

She was found not guilty of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

In the eight-photo carousel, the actress recapped her life with a few sweet pictures with her baby, including one of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room while concealing the newborn’s face. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The government views concealing information about a student’s gender identity, even to parents who may not be accepting of that information, as an interference with their rights as parents. — Sofi Zeman july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

An advocacy group trying to investigate DOGE’s influence on the Federal Communications Commission accused the FCC of failing to comply with a public records request and of concealing Chairman Brendan Carr’s use of the Signal messaging service. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026

Trees tower over the cemetery, and branches stretch across the fence, concealing the entrance from passersby. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Designed with thick straps, a chic square neckline, pleated details, and a curved hem that flows away from the body, the silhouette flatters your figure while concealing the midsection. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Elevate their look by concealing their sneakily comfortable drawstring waistband under your favorite sweater or blouse—and voilà, a sophisticated ensemble sans the effort. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 June 2026