Meaning & Definition of word "Concealment"
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Concealment
/kənˈsiːlmənt/
noun:
- 1. the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.
- Example: The burglar’s concealment of the stolen goods in a hollow tree was a clever trick.
- 2. the condition of being hidden or kept out of sight.
- Example: The concealment of the secret documents was crucial to maintaining national security.
- 3. the act of concealing information; in law, it refers to the intentional hiding of material facts.
- Example: The concealment of evidence in the trial led to questions about the integrity of the investigation.
Etymology
From Middle English 'concealement', derived from Old French 'concelement', from the verb 'concealer', meaning 'to hide or keep secret'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under concealment:
In a state of hiding or being concealed.
in concealment:
Actively hidden or kept secret.
concealment of truth:
The act of hiding the reality of a situation.
Related Words
conceal:
To hide something or keep it secret.
disguise:
To change the appearance of something to keep it secret.
secrecy:
The state of being secret or concealed.
Slang Meanings of concealment
Meaning: Under wraps
Example Sentence: She kept her plans under wraps until the last minute.
Meaning: On the down-low
Example Sentence: They were keeping their relationship on the down-low.