concealment
Translation
hiding, secrecy
Examples
The concealment of evidence is a serious crime.
The concealment of evidence is a serious crime.
He lived in concealment for many years.
He lived in concealment for many years.
Grammar Patterns
concealment of ((sth.)) the act of hiding (sth.) The concealment of the facts was discovered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hiding, secrecy, cover-up; Antonyms: disclosure, revelation
Etymology
From the verb 'conceal' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. It means 'the act of concealing'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to conceal'. The '-ment' ending often indicates an action or state.