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    Concealment

    /kənˈsiːlmənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.
    The burglar’s concealment of the stolen goods in a hollow tree was a clever trick.
    the condition of being hidden or kept out of sight.
    The concealment of the secret documents was crucial to maintaining national security.
    the act of concealing information; in law, it refers to the intentional hiding of material facts.
    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

    Under wraps
    She kept her plans under wraps until the last minute.
    On the down-low
    They were keeping their relationship on the down-low.