Definitions and Examples of withhold, conceal
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To refuse to give or grant something; to keep back or retain.
Example
He decided to withhold the information from his boss until he had more evidence.
To hide or keep something secret; to prevent it from being known or discovered.
Example
She tried to conceal her disappointment when she didn't get the job.
Key Differences: withhold vs conceal
- 1Withhold implies a deliberate act of holding back or refusing to give something.
- 2Conceal implies an act of hiding or keeping something secret to prevent it from being known or discovered.
Effective Usage of withhold, conceal
- 1Legal Context: Use withhold in legal contexts to refer to the act of refusing to provide information or evidence.
- 2Personal Relationships: Use conceal to describe the act of hiding something from someone, especially in personal relationships.
- 3Professional Settings: Use withhold and conceal to describe actions that go against ethical or professional standards.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of communicate are withhold and conceal. Withhold implies a deliberate act of holding back or refusing to give something, while conceal implies an act of hiding or keeping something secret. These words can be used in legal contexts, personal relationships, and professional settings to describe actions that go against ethical or professional standards.
