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coverup
UK
/ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚ.ʌp/
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coverup
noun
coverups
pl
UK
/ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚ.ʌp/
прикрытие
The government was accused of a coverup regarding the scandal.
Правительство обвинили в прикрытии скандала.
маскировка
The artist used a clever coverup to hide the mistake in the painting.
Художник использовал умную маскировку, чтобы скрыть ошибку в картине.
Additional translations
сокрытие
утаивание
Synonyms
deception
smokescreen
obfuscation
masking
disguise
concealment
coverup
adjective
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., coverup operation).
Synonyms
clandestine
covert
secret
concealed
hush-hush
undercover
surreptitious
furtive
hidden
stealthy
Definitions
coverup
noun
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.
coverup
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of concealing wrongdoing or mistakes; used attributively before a noun.
The journalists uncovered a coverup scheme within the administration.
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