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

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

That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality. — Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026

The dress has a lightweight opaque lining that conceals your bra, undies, and shapewear. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Mark Lee takes on the role of Long, a powerful crime boss whose calm demeanor conceals a dangerous and unpredictable nature. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026

The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

In recent years, tens of thousands of people have gone missing in Mexico, which explains the emphasis on the disappearance statute, which is used when a person or criminal organization deprives someone of liberty and conceals the victim’s fate or whereabouts. — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026