encubrir

Definitions of encubrir
  1. verb
    prevent from being seen or discovered
    synonyms: esconder, esconderse, ocultar, tapar
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    antonyms:
    enseñar, mostrar
    make visible or noticeable
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    ocultar
    to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
    lloviznar, nublarse
    make less visible or unclear
    disfrazarse, disimilar
    make unrecognizable
    esconderse, estar escondido
    lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
    cubrir, disfrazarse, enmascarar
    hide under a false appearance
    hacerse pasar
    take part in a masquerade
    blanquear, encalar, enjaezar
    cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
    camuflar
    disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
  2. verb
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
    synonyms: esconder, esconderse, tapar
  3. verb
    hold back; keep from being perceived by others
    synonyms: esconder, ocultar, tapar
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