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cover-up
noun [C] /ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
/-ɚ.ʌp/ Definition
› an attempt to prevent the public from discovering information about a serious crime or mistake: Allegations of a cover-up of the effects of pollution have been strongly denied.Secrecy and privacy
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Synonyms and related words:
- anonymity noun
- anonymous adjective
- backroom noun
- backstage adjective, adverb
- be none of sb's business idiom
- covertly adverb
- coy adjective (SECRET)
- crypto- prefix
- dead men tell no tales idiom
- entre nous adverb, adjective
- my lips are sealed idiom
- off the record idiom
- off-message adverb, adjective
- official secret noun
- on the quiet idiom
- trade secret noun
- ulterior adjective
- under the table idiom
- under wraps idiom
- undisclosed adjective
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