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conceal the finding

[kən'siːl ðə 'faɪndɪŋ]
verb phrase
ocultar o achado / esconder a descoberta
1. To hide or keep secret the results of an investigation, discovery, or conclusion
The researchers decided to conceal the finding from the public.
Os pesquisadores decidiram ocultar o achado do público.
2. To deliberately withhold information about something that was found or discovered
It is unethical to conceal the finding of such an important study.
É antiético esconder a descoberta de um estudo tão importante.
Synonyms
hide the findingsuppress the discoverywithhold the resultkeep secret the conclusion
Antonyms
reveal the findingdisclose the discoverypublish the resultexpose the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocultar o achado / esconder a descoberta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
esconder o resultado / ocultar a conclusão
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
occultar o achado / esconder a descoberta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep under wraps
keep in the dark
bury the lede
cover up
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