Meaning & Definition of word "Concealment"
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.