cover-up
noun
[ ˈkʌvərʌp ]
• an attempt to prevent people discovering the truth about a serious mistake or crime.
Similar:
whitewash,
concealment,
deception,
suppression,
false front,
facade,
veneer,
pretext,
-gate,
camouflage,
disguise,
mask,
• a loose outer garment, as worn over a swimsuit or exercise outfit.
cover up
• put something on top of or in front of something in order to protect or conceal it.
• "her husband had covered up his bald patch"
• try to hide the fact of illegal or illicit activity.
• "the prime minister was accused of trying to cover up the scandal"
Similar:
conceal,
hide,
keep secret,
hush up,
keep dark,
draw a veil over,
suppress,
sweep under the carpet,
gloss over,
whitewash,
keep a/the lid on,
