conceal
1. prevent from being seen or discovered (Freq. 8) - Muslim women hide their faces - hide the money • Syn: hide • Ant: show (for: hide) • Derivationally related forms: concealment, concealing • Hyponyms: veil, secrete, obstruct, block, cover, bosom, bury, cover up, harbor, harbour, shield, obscure, befog, becloud, obnubilate, haze over, fog, fog, mist, disguise, mask, sweep under the rug, lurk, skulk • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Somebody ----s somebody - Something ----s somebody - Something ----s something - They conceal themselves 2. hold back; keep from being perceived by others (Freq. 1) - She conceals her anger well • Syn: hold back, hold in • Derivationally related forms: concealment, concealing • Hyponyms: occult • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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