cover-up (Meaning)

Synonyms & Antonyms of cover-up

The politician's apology felt more like a cover-up than a genuine expression of remorse.
The investigation revealed a complex web of lies and cover-ups designed to protect the corporation's reputation.
The journalist suspected the government was orchestrating a cover-up to deflect blame for the environmental disaster.
Feeling cornered, the thief confessed to the crime, hoping to avoid a more elaborate cover-up attempt.
The witness grew nervous, fearing their cover story would fall apart under intense questioning.
Historians continue to debate the extent of the cover-up surrounding the infamous assassination.
The whistleblower exposed the company's wrongdoing, shattering their carefully constructed cover-up.
The smoke from the fire provided a temporary cover-up, allowing the escapees to slip away unseen.
The cracks were starting to show in the president's cover-up, raising doubts about his leadership.
Public trust eroded as evidence of the cover-up began to leak to the press.

suppress, hush (up), stifle,silence, censor, quash, strangle, squash, burke, muzzle

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

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

The investigation revealed a complex web of lies and cover-ups designed to protect the corporation's reputation.

The journalist suspected the government was orchestrating a cover-up to deflect blame for the environmental disaster.

Feeling cornered, the thief confessed to the crime, hoping to avoid a more elaborate cover-up attempt.