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cover-up


cov·er–up

noun \ˈkə-vər-ˌəp\

Definition of COVER-UP

1
a : a device or stratagem for masking or concealing <his garrulousness is a cover–up for insecurity> b : a usually concerted effort to keep an illegal or unethical act or situation from being made public
2
: a loose outer garment

First Known Use of COVER-UP

1927

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