hide

/ˈhīd/

Middle English hiden, from Old English hȳdan; akin to Greek keuthein to conceal

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. the skin of an animal whether raw or prepared for use —used especially of large heavy skins

  2. the life or physical well-being of a person

verb

  1. to give a beating to : flog