Definition of "cover-up" []

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

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• "Administration critics have been quick to denounce what they call a cover-up, but they are missing the point."
• ""I don't want to use the term 'cover-up' but…" An audience member interrupted me: "Why wouldn't you use that term?"
• ""We're not going to hide him in positions just to get a short-term cover-up of what is a fundamental issue," he said."