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    Concealed

    /kənˈsiːld/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    Past tense of conceal; to keep something out of sight or to keep something secret.
    He concealed the truth about his whereabouts to protect his friend.
    To hide from view or to keep something a secret.
    The evidence was concealed in a hidden compartment of the desk.
    adjective
    Kept from being seen or discovered; hidden.
    The concealed entrance to the cave was well camouflaged by the thick bushes.
    Not openly acknowledged or displayed.
    She had a concealed talent for painting that few people knew about.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'concelen', from Latin 'concellare', meaning 'to hide' or 'to keep secret'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    concealed carry:
    The practice of carrying a hidden firearm.
    concealed identity:
    An identity that is kept secret from others.
    concealed information:
    Information that is not disclosed or kept secret.

    Related Words

    reveal
    To make known or disclose something that was concealed.
    concealment
    The action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.

    Slang Meanings

    Under the radar
    He's been living under the radar since the incident.
    Off the books
    She was working off the books to keep her income concealed.