concealment
gb/kənsˈilmənt/ us/kənsˈilmənt/
B2
English
~ 7800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
action
1
the act of hiding something
The act of hiding something or keeping it secret so other people do not see or know it.
Usage pattern:
the concealment of [something]
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).
Synonyms
hiding (More informal and general; does not especially suggest secrecy about wrongdoing.)
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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.)
Collocations
act of concealment
|attempted concealment
|concealment of evidence
|concealment of information
|concealment of a crime
|concealment and deception
Themes
crime
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The court found that the deliberate concealment of key documents had damaged the investigation.
- Her sudden change of subject felt like a thin attempt at concealment of the real issue.
- 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.
- Concealment of important facts can cause a lot of problems later.
- The company was accused of the concealment of safety problems.
- Her concealment of the truth hurt their friendship.
Noun
C1
state
2
state of being hidden from view
A state where someone or something is hidden so that people cannot see or find them.
Usage pattern:
in 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"*.
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.)
Collocations
in concealment
|from a position of concealment
|provide concealment
|good concealment
|natural concealment
Themes
military
|nature
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The sniper fired from concealment behind the ruined wall.
- Thick bushes offered enough concealment for the animals to move without being seen.
- 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.
- Tall grass gave the tiger good concealment.
- They moved in concealment until they reached the house.
- The thief used the darkness for concealment.
Noun
technical
C1
action
3
intentional nondisclosure of required facts
In law or business, when someone does not give important information on purpose, especially to cheat or trick others.
Usage pattern:
concealment of [assets/income/evidence]
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"*.
Synonyms
nondisclosure (A formal term emphasizing not giving information; may be neutral (e.g. agreements) or dishonest, depending on context.)
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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.)
Collocations
fraudulent concealment
|concealment of assets
|concealment of income
|willful concealment
|concealment of defects
Themes
law
|business
|crime
|finance
Examples
- The company was fined for the concealment of critical safety data from regulators.
- Fraudulent concealment of assets can lead to criminal charges in bankruptcy cases.
- 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.
- Fraudulent concealment of information is a serious crime.
- The judge said that concealment of important facts made the deal invalid.
- The lawyer argued that there was no concealment of assets.
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.