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Definition hiding in British English

hiding noun

noun
/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
1

a situation in which someone hides, or changes their name or appearance, so that no one will recognize or find them

Example

The frightened family lived in hiding for three years.

Example

Davies, fearing arrest, went into hiding.

Synonyms and related words
hide cover obscure
2

a punishment that consists of hitting someone many times

Example

You'll get a good hiding when you come home!

Synonyms and related words
beating the birch box someone’s ears
Synonyms and related words
defeat rout beating
Definition hiding in British English