conceal

/kənsˈiːl/

/kənˈsiɫ/

to conceal

MAIN VERB

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

synonyms : hide

antonyms : show

hold back; keep from being perceived by others

synonyms : hold back

Examples

1. Drunkenness reveals what soberness conceals, some might say.

2. He thinks nothing of lying to conceal his incompetence

3. Despite his efforts to conceal his true nature, his arrogance and selfishness eventually became evident to everyone.

4. Even though Sarah tried to conceal her feelings, her constant blushing and nervous giggling around John made it obvious.