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harbour vs conceal

conceal vs harbour

harbour is a noun but conceal is not a noun.

harbour and conceal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbour Yes No Yes No
conceal No No Yes No
As verbs, conceal is a hypernym of harbour; that is, conceal is a word with a broader meaning than harbour:
  • harbour: hold back a thought or feeling about
  • conceal: prevent from being seen or discovered
Other hypernyms of harbour include hide.
harbour (noun) conceal (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harbour (verb) conceal (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) hold back; keep from being perceived by others
hold back a thought or feeling about prevent from being seen or discovered
keep in one's possession; of animals
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
Difference between harbour and conceal

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