hiding

"The fugitive remained in hiding for weeks before finally surrendering to the authorities."

"We searched everywhere, but the cat was good at hiding and couldn't be found."

"The successful hiding of the treasure depended on a complex system of false clues."

"If you break that vase, you'll get a good hiding when your mother gets home."

"The bully deserved the hiding he received after constantly tormenting the younger students."

"Our team took a terrible hiding in the championship game, losing by forty points."

"After receiving a hiding in the first round, the boxer trained harder than ever for the rematch."

"The political party suffered a hiding in the recent election, losing most of their seats."