barely conceal

Frequency: 6.87.3 per million words

A more formal way to say 'barely hide'.

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Examples (20)

  • She could barely conceal her disappointment when her name wasn't called.
  • He waited with barely concealed impatience.
  • He spoke calmly, but his tight jaw could barely conceal his anger.
  • She could barely conceal her disappointment when she saw the results.
  • A smirk she could barely conceal appeared as she listened to his excuses.
  • The villain could barely conceal his smirk as his evil plan unfolded.
  • The politician could barely conceal his contempt for the reporter's question.
  • Throughout the meeting, the CEO could barely conceal his contempt for the proposal.
  • The thin sheet of ice could barely conceal the dark water beneath.
  • The children could barely conceal their excitement on Christmas morning.
  • Despite her professional demeanor, she could barely conceal her excitement about the new project.
  • He was trying to remain calm, but he was barely concealing his anger.
  • His forced laughter could barely conceal the deep sadness in his eyes.
  • A smile played on her lips, barely concealing her amusement at his terrible joke.
  • The layer of makeup could barely conceal the bruise on her cheek.
  • She barely concealed her irritation when he arrived late again.
  • Even with a neutral expression, the champion could barely conceal his triumph.
  • He let out a sigh of barely concealed relief when the ordeal was over.
  • The curtains were so thin they could barely conceal the morning light.
  • He tries to act professional, but he can barely conceal his glee at his rival's failure.