concealment
Translation
concealment, hiding
Examples
The concealment of evidence is a serious crime.
The concealment of evidence is a serious crime.
He moved with great concealment through the forest.
He moved with great concealment through the forest.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the hiding of (sth.) The concealment of evidence is a crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hiding, secrecy, cover-up; Antonyms: disclosure, revelation
Etymology
From the verb 'conceal' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Conceal' comes from Latin 'con-' (together) + 'celare' (to hide).
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-seal-ment' – the act of completely (con) sealing something away to hide it.