veiled

(verb) to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil. Synonyms: veil. Example: "Women in afghanistan veil their faces."

(verb) make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing. Synonyms: obscure, blot out, obliterate, veil, hide. Examples: "A hidden message." "A veiled threat."

(adj) having or as if having a veil or concealing cover. Synonyms: veiled (vs. unveiled). Examples: "A veiled dancer." "A veiled hat." "Veiled threats." "Veiled insults."

(adj) muted or unclear. Examples: "Veiled sounds." "The image is veiled or foggy."