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.