Synonyms of conceals

conceals

verb

present tense third-person singular of conceal

1

as in hides

to put into a hiding place

wisely concealed the documents in a drawer beneath a false bottom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hides
• buries
• secretes
• stashes
• caches
• ensconces
• hoards
• squirrels (away)
• entombs
• inters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• displays
• reveals
• exhibits
• exposes
• uncovers
• shows
• unmasks
• unveils
• bares
• unwraps
• flaunts
• shows off
• unearths
• parades
• disinters

2

as in obscures

to keep secret or shut off from view

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hides
• obscures
• covers
• suppresses
• disguises
• masks
• belies
• cloaks
• overshadows
• enshrouds
• curtains
• camouflages
• buries
• shrouds
• veils
• blankets
• blocks
• blots out
• papers over
• screens
• occults
• covers (up)
• smothers
• obstructs
• darkens
• occludes
• gilds
• shades
• eclipses
• glosses (over)
• varnishes
• whitewashes
• beclouds
• clouds
• overcasts
• bedims
• befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reveals
• discloses
• exposes
• shows
• uncovers
• displays
• unmasks
• divulges
• unveils
• presents
• bares
• brings out
• illuminates
• clarifies
• uncloaks
• proclaims
• advertises
• publishes
• publicizes
• spreads
• airs
• broadcasts
• gets out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conceals

The three-word message conceals the depth of a man worthy of dissection. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The snail’s diminutive size, however, conceals a massive secret. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

Co-created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, Blue Eye Samurai follows the story of Mizu, a samurai who conceals her gender and mixed-race heritage after facing a life of discrimination, on a personal quest for revenge. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

And to maintain the appearance of a conventional hardtail, the chassis uses Harley's Softail platform, which conveniently conceals the rear suspension. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

This conceals them in a way that’s visually cohesive with the rest of the outdoor space and looks intentional. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

This style helps to prevent moisture loss and conceals your ends to avoid breakage. — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026