cover-up
noun
cov·er-up
ˈkə-vər-ˌəp 
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
Examples of cover-up in a Sentence
that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder
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Williamson also allegedly tried to coordinate a cover-up.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025
Epstein’s victims on Wednesday said the emails showed that the Government continues to cover-up and protect those who were involved and helped enable Epstein and Maxwell.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
In addition to its cover-up capabilities, the formula is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as allantoin, bakuchiol, and niacinamide that actually target dark spots and, with time (and regular wear), can brighten them while clarifying the complexion.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025
Epstein’s victims on Wednesday said the emails showed that the Government continues to cover-up and protect those who were involved and helped enable Epstein and Maxwell.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
In addition to its cover-up capabilities, the formula is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as allantoin, bakuchiol, and niacinamide that actually target dark spots and, with time (and regular wear), can brighten them while clarifying the complexion.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cover-up
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“Cover-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover-up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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