CONCEALING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word concealing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONCEALING
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burying | verbv | |||||||
noun • concealing something under the ground | ||||||||
covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
hiding | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of keeping something secret • the state of being hidden | ||||||||
masking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation • scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen | ||||||||
screening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the display of a motion picture • fabric of metal or plastic mesh • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics | ||||||||
veiling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | ||||||||
camouflaging | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||||
cloaking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • anything that covers or conceals • a loose outer garment verb • hide under a false appearance • cover as if with clothing • cover with or as if with a cloak | ||||||||
disguising | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||||
obscuring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not clearly expressed or understood • marked by difficulty of style or expression • difficult to find • not famous or acclaimed • not drawing attention • remote and separate physically or socially verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make unintelligible or unclear • reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
shrouding | verbv | |||||||
noun • a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped verb • cover as if with a shroud • form a cover like a shroud • wrap in a shroud | ||||||||
hide | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
obfuscate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make obscure or unclear | ||||||||
secrete | verbv | |||||||
verb • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • place out of sight; keep secret | ||||||||
hold back | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • refrain from doing • wait before acting • secure and keep for possible future use or application • hold back; keep from being perceived by others • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||||
hold in | verbv | |||||||
verb • close in • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • hold back; keep from being perceived by others |