COVER-UP Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word cover-up. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COVER-UP
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| camouflage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background • device or stratagem for concealment or deceit • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something | ||||||||
| concealment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being concealed or hidden • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • the activity of keeping something secret | ||||||||
| disguise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something • any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity • the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance verb • make unrecognizable | ||||||||
| shroud | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped verb • cover as if with a shroud • form a cover like a shroud • wrap in a shroud | ||||||||
| suppression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the failure to develop some part or organ • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires | ||||||||
| obscuration | nounn | |||||||
noun • The state of being obscured. • A unit of measurement used in particular for smoke detectors which respond to absorption of light by smoke, in percent absorption per unit length, e.g. % obs/ft, % obs/m. | ||||||||
