Conceal - Cover - Disguise - Mask - Camouflage
These words all mean to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found, or to keep the truth or your feelings secret.
Hide to put or keep sb/sth in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found; to keep sth secret, especially your feelings: He hid the letter in a drawer. © She managed to hide her disappointment.
Conceal (formal) to hide sb/sth; to keep sth secret: The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. | Tim could barely conceal his disappointment. Remember that when it is being used to talk about emotions, conceal is often used in negative statements.
Cover to place sth over or in front of sth in order to hide it: She covered her face with her hands.
Disguise to hide or change the nature of sth, so that it cannot be recognized: He tried to disguise his accent.
Mask to hide a feeling, smell, fact, etc. so that it cannot be easily seen or noticed: She masked her anger with a smile.
Camouflage to hide sb/sth by making them/it look like the things around, or like sth else: The soldiers camouflaged themselves with leaves and twigs.
PATTERNS
*to hide/conceal/disguise/mask/camouflage sth behind sth
*to hide/conceal sth under sth
*to hide/conceal sth from sb
*to hide/conceal/disguise/mask the truth/the fact that...
*to hide/conceal/disguise/mask your feelings
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