Definition of cover–up
1a : a device or stratagem for masking or concealing his garrulousness is a cover–up for insecurityb : a usually concerted effort to keep an illegal or unethical act or situation from being made public
2 : a loose outer garment
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1927
First Known Use of cover–up
1927
COVER–UP Defined for English Language Learners
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: a planned effort to hide a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation
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: an action or a way of behaving that is meant to prevent people from knowing about something
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