cover-up
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Definition of cover-up
1a : 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
Synonyms for cover-up
Synonyms
blanket, cloak, cope, cover, covering, curtain, hood, mantle, mask, pall, robe, shroud, veil, wraps
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cover-up
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English Language Learners Definition of cover-up
: a planned effort to hide a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation
: an action or a way of behaving that is meant to prevent people from knowing about something
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