Meaning & use
conceal
To hide something so that it cannot be seen or discovered.
See it in a sentence
She concealed the gift behind her back until it was time to surprise him.
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a forced smile.
A note on using this word
Works for physical objects and for emotions or facts kept secret from others.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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