hidden

/ˈhi-dᵊn/

adjective

  1. being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed

  2. obscure, unexplained, undisclosed

verb

  1. to put out of sight : secrete

  2. to conceal for shelter or protection : shield

  3. to keep secret

hide a key under the doormat

They hid him from the police.

hide conceal screen secrete bury mean to withhold or withdraw from sight. hide may or may not suggest intent. conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

noun

  1. an ulterior motive