Concealing: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when you want to keep something secret or not visible. It often implies intentionally keeping information or details hidden.

• She was very good at concealing her true feelings during the meeting

A general term used when something or someone is put out of sight or kept out of view. It can be used for both physical and metaphorical hiding.

• She decided to hide the gift in the closet

Can be used both literally, for something that covers the face, and metaphorically, to indicate hiding emotions or intentions. It often implies concealment for privacy or protection.

• She masked her disappointment with a smile

Involves changing one's appearance or identity to avoid recognition. Often used in contexts involving costumes, espionage, or deception.

• He wore a disguise to the party so no one would recognize him

Means making something difficult to see or understand. Often used when something is not completely hidden but is made unclear or hard to perceive.

• The fog obscured the view of the mountains

Commonly used when something is being hidden by blending in with the surroundings, often used in military contexts or natural settings.

• The soldiers used camouflage to blend in with the forest

Suitable for situations where something needs to be hidden from view or kept secret in general contexts, such as emotions, objects, or information.

• She was good at concealing her true feelings.
• He made an effort in concealing the evidence.

Used when someone or something changes appearance to hide its true identity or nature. Common in espionage, acting, or casual descriptions of people trying not to be recognized.

• He wore a disguise to avoid being recognized.
• The spy adopted a clever disguise to infiltrate the enemy camp.

Often used when referring to hiding an embarrassing or illegal action, usually involving conspiracies or scandals. It generally has a negative connotation.

• The company was accused of a cover-up after the accident.
• There was evidence of a government cover-up regarding the incident.

Typically used in military, hunting, or natural settings where hiding from view by blending into the environment is necessary.

• The soldiers wore camouflage to blend into the forest.
• The chameleon uses its color-changing ability as a natural camouflage.

Applicable when something is being hidden behind a literal or figurative facade. This term is frequently employed in both physical and emotional contexts.

• She put on a mask to avoid inhaling the dust.
• He tried to mask his disappointment with a smile.

Often used in contexts that involve a light or semi-transparent cover that obscures something from view. It can also mean a metaphorical cover for feelings or truths.

• The bride wore a beautiful veil.
• Her gentle smile was a veil for her true feelings of sadness.