veiled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
   veil.
   
   • women in Afghanistan veil their faces
2. verb make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
   hide; obscure; obliterate; veil; blot out.
   
   • a hidden message
   • a veiled threat
3. adjective having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
   
   • a veiled dancer
   • a veiled hat
   • veiled threats
   • veiled insults
4. adjective satellite muted or unclear
   
   • veiled sounds
   • the image is veiled or foggy

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