cover up

Meanings

• Verb

  To conceal or hide something, especially wrongdoing or a mistake.

• Verb

  To provide a false explanation or justification for an action or situation.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

conceal , forcover , hide

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cover up
upcover , overcover , uncover

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Variants

List of all variants of cover up that leads to same result
cover-up , cover-ups

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Etymology

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The term 'cover up' is believed to have originated from the idea of physically covering something up or concealing it with a material. It has been in use since the early 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cover up' has been used in numerous popular culture references, including the Watergate scandal and the Iran-Contra affair.

2. The phrase 'cover your ass' is often used synonymously with 'cover up', especially in informal contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Concealment: The act of hiding or keeping something secret. Cover up is a specific type of concealment where one is attempting to hide wrongdoing or a mistake.

2. Denial: Refusing to acknowledge or accept the truth or reality of a situation. Cover up often involves denying involvement or knowledge of a situation.

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Culture

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The term 'cover up' has been used extensively in various forms of media and literature to describe situations where someone attempts to hide the truth or deceive others. It is often associated with negative connotations, such as dishonesty, deceit, and even criminal activity.

How to Memorize "cover up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is trying to hide something, such as a mistake or wrongdoing. Visualize them physically covering it up with a material or providing a false explanation to conceal it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cover up' with situations where someone is trying to hide the truth or deceive others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cover Up: Conceal, Hide, Deny' to remember the meaning of the term.

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