coverup

UK
/ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚ.ʌp/
coverupnoun
coverups
pl
UK
/ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚ.ʌp/
Translations
The government was accused of a coverup regarding the scandal.
Правительство обвинили в прикрытии скандала.
The artist used a clever coverup to hide the mistake in the painting.
Художник использовал умную маскировку, чтобы скрыть ошибку в картине.
Additional translations
Definitions
An attempt to prevent people from discovering the truth about a serious mistake or crime.
The investigation revealed a massive coverup by the company to hide the environmental damage.
A piece of clothing worn over a swimsuit, often to provide modesty or protection from the sun.
She wore a colorful coverup to the beach to protect her skin from the sun.
A cosmetic preparation used to conceal blemishes on the skin.
She dabbed some coverup under her eyes before the photo shoot.
coverupadjective
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., coverup operation).
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of concealing wrongdoing or mistakes; used attributively before a noun.
The journalists uncovered a coverup scheme within the administration.