concealment
gb/kənsˈilmənt/ us/kənsˈilmənt/
B2
English
~ 7800
elrejtés, eltitkolás, takarás, rejtek, csalárd elhallgatás, csalárd eltitkolás
NOUN
B2
1
elrejtés
B1
eltitkolás
B2
Usage pattern:
the concealment of [something]
The court found that the deliberate concealment of key documents had damaged the investigation.
A bíróság megállapította, hogy a kulcsfontosságú dokumentumok szándékos eltitkolása ártott a nyomozásnak.
Her sudden change of subject felt like a thin attempt at concealment of the real issue.
Hirtelen témaváltása átlátszó próbálkozásnak tűnt arra, hogy eltitkolja a valódi problémát.
New laws aim to punish the concealment of dangerous defects in consumer products.
He was arrested for the concealment of stolen property in his garage.
Learner examples
The concealment of the weapon made the police very angry.
A fegyver elrejtése nagyon feldühítette a rendőröket.
Concealment of important facts can cause a lot of problems later.
A fontos tények eltitkolása később sok problémát okozhat.
The company was accused of the concealment of safety problems.
Her concealment of the truth hurt their friendship.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"do a concealment"* or *"make a concealment"*. In most cases, use the pattern *"the concealment of [something]"* or simply *"concealment"* as an uncountable noun (e.g. *"There was clear concealment of data."*). Also, do not confuse *"concealment"* (the act of hiding) with *"concealer"* (a type of makeup).
Meaning
the act of hiding something
Collocations
act of concealment
|attempted concealment
|concealment of evidence
|concealment of information
|concealment of a crime
|concealment and deception
Synonyms
hiding (More informal and general; does not especially suggest secrecy about wrongdoing.)
|
cover-up (Often implies a secret attempt to hide wrongdoing, especially in politics or organizations.)
Antonyms
disclosure (Focuses on making information known or public, which is the opposite of trying to hide it.)
Themes
crime
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of hiding something or keeping it secret so other people do not see or know it.
The deliberate act of hiding something, or keeping it secret so that it is not seen, discovered, or known.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
in concealment
The sniper fired from concealment behind the ruined wall.
Az orvlövész a romos fal takarásából lőtt.
Thick bushes offered enough concealment for the animals to move without being seen.
A sűrű bokrok elég takarást nyújtottak ahhoz, hogy az állatok észrevétlenül mozoghassanak.
The small boat stayed in concealment behind the rocks until nightfall.
They waited in concealment until the guards changed shifts.
Learner examples
The soldier stayed in concealment and watched the road.
A katona takarásban maradt, és figyelte az utat.
Tall grass gave the tiger good concealment.
A magas fű jó takarást biztosított a tigrisnek.
They moved in concealment until they reached the house.
The thief used the darkness for concealment.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to say *"on concealment"* or *"at concealment"*. Use the preposition *"in concealment"* (e.g. *"They waited in concealment."*), or expressions like *"from a position of concealment"*.
Meaning
state of being hidden from view
Collocations
in concealment
|from a position of concealment
|provide concealment
|good concealment
|natural concealment
Synonyms
cover (Often used in physical or military contexts to mean a place that hides or protects you; slightly broader than pure visual hiding.)
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hiding place (Refers to the specific location rather than the general state of being hidden.)
Antonyms
exposure (Means being open and visible, the opposite of being hidden from view.)
Themes
military
|nature
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A state where someone or something is hidden so that people cannot see or find them.
A condition or position in which someone or something is hidden from view or detection.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
concealment of [assets/income/evidence]
The company was fined for the concealment of critical safety data from regulators.
A vállalatot azért bírságolták meg, mert elhallgatta a szabályozó hatóságok elől a kritikus biztonsági adatokat.
Fraudulent concealment of assets can lead to criminal charges in bankruptcy cases.
A vagyontárgyak csalárd eltitkolása csődeljárási ügyekben büntetőjogi vádakhoz vezethet.
The contract was cancelled because of the seller’s concealment of serious defects in the property.
Tax authorities opened an investigation into the alleged concealment of overseas income.
Learner examples
He went to court for the concealment of money from the tax office.
Bíróság elé került, mert pénzt titkolt el az adóhatóság elől.
Fraudulent concealment of information is a serious crime.
Az információk csalárd elhallgatása súlyos bűncselekmény.
The judge said that concealment of important facts made the deal invalid.
The lawyer argued that there was no concealment of assets.
Common mistake:
Learners may use this technical sense in everyday contexts where a more general word like *"secrecy"* or *"hiding"* is better. Reserve this sense mainly for legal, financial, or official discussions, often with phrases like *"concealment of assets"* or *"fraudulent concealment"*.
Meaning
intentional nondisclosure of required facts
Collocations
fraudulent concealment
|concealment of assets
|concealment of income
|willful concealment
|concealment of defects
Synonyms
nondisclosure (A formal term emphasizing not giving information; may be neutral (e.g. agreements) or dishonest, depending on context.)
|
withholding (Focuses on purposely not giving information or assets that should be given.)
Antonyms
full disclosure (A formal phrase meaning that all relevant information has been shared, the opposite of hiding it.)
Themes
law
|business
|crime
|finance
Definition
In law or business, when someone does not give important information on purpose, especially to cheat or trick others.
In legal or financial contexts, the intentional failure to reveal information that should be disclosed, especially in order to mislead or defraud.
Grammar
Dictionary form
concealment
IPA
GB/kənsˈilmənt/
US/kənsˈilmənt/
Syllables & stress
con - ceal - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: concealment
- Plural: concealment
Word family
Core family
conceal
verb B2
concealed
adjective
Related words
concealer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
concealable
adjective
Expressions
cover and concealment
1/kˈʌvɚ ˈænd kənsˈilmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
protection and being hidden
Things in the environment that keep you safe and also hide you from people who might shoot at you or see you, especially in military situations.
Examples
- The instructor explained the difference between cover and concealment during the firearms course.
- Soldiers were told to move carefully from one area of cover and concealment to the next.
fraudulent concealment
1/fɹˈɔd͡ʒələnt kənsˈilmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
deceptive hiding of facts
When a person or company hides important facts on purpose in order to trick or cheat someone, especially in law or business.
Examples
- The lawsuit accuses the company of fraudulent concealment of health risks.
- The judge ruled that fraudulent concealment extended the time limit for bringing the case.
in concealment
1/ˈɪn kənsˈilmənt/
fixed phrase
in a hidden position
Hidden so that people cannot see or find you or something.
Examples
- The protesters waited in concealment until the police moved away.
- The animal stayed in concealment and watched the campers.
- The spies remained in concealment until the signal was given.