Cover-up Definition

coverup
noun
An effort or strategy of concealment, especially a planned effort to prevent something potentially scandalous from becoming public.
American Heritage
A loose garment for wear over other clothing, such as a swimsuit or an evening dress.
American Heritage

An attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake.

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verb

(idiomatic) To conceal or disguise.

The politician tried to cover up his involvement in the scandal.
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Noun

Singular:
cover-up
Plural:
cover-ups

Origin of Cover-up

  • From the verb cover up.

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Cover-up Sentence Examples

  • I can't cover up a complete disappearance.

  • Maybe Sarah was making up a story to cover up for Yancey.

  • The bottom of the swimsuit also features gold rings that ride on the hips, while a matching "fringe" cover-up skirt is available to complete the outfit.

  • No, but it's so cold up here lots of the bikers are wearing jack­ets and sweats that cover up their numbers.

  • I never used powder or cover-up because there wasn't any for someone with skin as pale as mine.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOV

Words Ending With

PUP

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Words Starting With C and Ending With P

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