concealment

[kənˈsiːlmənt]

concealment Definition

the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.

Using concealment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concealment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The concealment of evidence is a serious crime.

  • Example

    He was charged with the concealment of stolen goods.

  • Example

    The company's concealment of financial information led to an investigation.

  • Example

    The spy used clever concealment techniques to hide his identity.

concealment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for concealment

Antonyms for concealment

Phrases with concealment

  • the act of secretly disposing of a dead newborn infant

    Example

    She was arrested for the concealment of birth after her baby was found in a dumpster.

  • the act of hiding or transferring assets to avoid paying debts or taxes

    Example

    The businessman was caught for the concealment of assets and was fined heavily.

  • concealment of feelings

    the act of hiding one's true emotions or thoughts

    Example

    His concealment of feelings made it difficult for others to understand him.

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Summary: concealment in Brief

The term 'concealment' [kənˈsiːlmənt] refers to the act of hiding something or preventing it from being known. It can be used to describe the hiding of evidence, stolen goods, or financial information. Concealment can also refer to the act of secretly disposing of a dead newborn infant, hiding or transferring assets to avoid paying debts or taxes, or hiding one's true emotions or thoughts.

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