cover up (Meaning)

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cover up (v)

hide from view or knowledge

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concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public

She grabbed a beach cover-up to throw over her swimsuit before heading to the boardwalk.
The thick fog acted as a natural cover-up, obscuring the island from view.
The politician's apology felt more like a cover-up than a genuine expression of remorse.
After spilling coffee on her shirt, she tried to cover it up with a scarf.
The investigation revealed a complex web of lies and cover-ups.
He used his humor as a cover-up for his shyness.
Fresh paint served as a perfect cover-up for the scuffed walls.
Journalists were determined to expose the government's cover-up.
The witness grew nervous, fearing their cover story would fall apart.
Nightfall provided much-needed cover for the escape.

hide from view or knowledge, concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public

suppress, hush (up), stifle,silence, censor, muzzle, burke, spike, repress, strangle

show up, reveal, disclose, tell,show up, expose, uncover, expose, disclose, reveal

She grabbed a beach cover-up to throw over her swimsuit before heading to the boardwalk.

The thick fog acted as a natural cover-up, obscuring the island from view.

The politician's apology felt more like a cover-up than a genuine expression of remorse.

After spilling coffee on her shirt, she tried to cover it up with a scarf.