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coverup

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Definitions of coverup word

  • noun coverup an attempt to keep blunders, crimes, etc. from being disclosed 3
  • noun coverup an outer garment, esp. for wearing over a swimsuit 3
  • noun coverup Alternative spelling of cover-up. 1

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Parts of speech for Coverup

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coverup popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for coverup

noun coverup

  • complicity — Complicity is involvement with other people in an illegal activity or plan.
  • conspiracy — Conspiracy is the secret planning by a group of people to do something illegal.
  • burial — A burial is the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave in the ground.
  • camouflage — Camouflage consists of things such as leaves, branches, or brown and green paint, which are used to make it difficult for an enemy to see military forces and equipment.
  • concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.

Antonyms for coverup

noun coverup

  • permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
  • disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
  • divulgence — a divulging.
  • revelation — the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure.
  • showing — a theatrical production, performance, or company.

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