Definitions and Examples of conceal, hide, suppress
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To keep something hidden or secret from others.
Example
She tried to conceal her disappointment when she didn't get the job.
To put something out of sight or keep it from being seen.
Example
He decided to hide the present in the closet so that his sister wouldn't find it.
suppress
To prevent something from being expressed or made public.
Example
The government tried to suppress the news of the protest to avoid public outrage.
Key Differences: conceal vs hide vs suppress
- 1Conceal implies an intentional act of hiding something to keep it secret.
- 2Hide is a more general term that describes putting something out of sight or keeping it from being seen.
- 3Suppress suggests preventing something from being expressed or made public, often by force or authority.
Effective Usage of conceal, hide, suppress
- 1Communication: Use these antonyms to express the opposite meaning of making something known or visible to others.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create suspense or mystery.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe situations where someone tries to keep something secret or hidden.
Remember this!
The antonyms of publicize are conceal, hide, and suppress. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something known or visible to others. Use them to express secrecy, create suspense in writing, or describe situations where someone tries to keep something hidden.
