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Synonyms for concealing

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuh n-seel
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsil

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Définition of concealing

Origin :
  • early 14c., concelen, from Old French conceler "to hide, conceal, dissimulate," from Latin concelare "to hide," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + celare "to hide," from PIE root *kel- "to hide" (see cell). Replaced Old English deagan. Related: Concealed; concealing.
  • verb hide, disguise
Example sentences :
  • This time we were questioned about canvass, but got off by concealing the truth.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • After awhile she got to concealing them, as if she thought they annoyed me.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells
  • Did not that show that she was desirous of concealing the acquaintance from her parents?
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various
  • "Francoise, you are concealing something from me," he repeated.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • It looked as if she was concealing the thoughts that made her rigid in the darkness of the alcove.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • “I am not sure,” he said, concealing his surprise under a leisurely manner.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • That you are concealing something the court must have perceived.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Had she been right in concealing from him that which he might justly claim to know?
  • Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
  • "He didn't say anything to me about it," said Peter, concealing his surprise.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • “The trail is the shortest cut I know,” replied Hardy, concealing a smile.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Water » by Dane Coolidge

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