conceal
Translation
to hide, to keep secret
Examples
He tried to conceal the truth from his family.
He tried to conceal the truth from his family.
The makeup concealed the scar on her face.
The makeup concealed the scar on her face.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to hide (sth.) from (sb.) He tried to conceal his past from her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hide, cover, mask; Antonyms: reveal, expose
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'celare' (to hide). Literally 'to hide together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'con' artist trying to 'seal' away the evidence to hide it.