coverup

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkʌvərʌp

Also written: cover-up. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

An attempt to prevent the public or authorities from discovering the truth about a mistake, crime, or scandal.

Examples

• The newspaper published a series of articles detailing the government coverup.

• They were fired for their role in the elaborate coverup of the safety violations.

• The scandal grew significantly when evidence of a coverup began to surface.

Synonyms of coverup

Words with a similar meaning to coverup:

• hiding
• concealment
• whitewash
• conspiracy

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