Cover-up — synonyms, definition

1. cover-up (Noun)

camouflage charade cloak cover deceit dissembling facade façade make-up mask masquerade pageant pretence pretense pretension semblance show subterfuge veil

cover-up (Noun) — Concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public. ex. "some officers refused to take part in the cover-up"

concealing concealment hiding blue wall blue wall of silence wall of silence

2. cover-up (Verb)

paper over

cover-up (Verb) — Hide from view or knowledge. ex. "The President covered up the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"

conceal hide gloss over hush up sleek over whitewash