Cover Up

Synonyms of cover up

• conceal
• disguise
• mask

Antonyms of cover up

• expose
• uncover
• reveal

Collocations of cover up

crime

Frequency: 70 %

The detective worked hard to uncover the cover-up of the crime.

scandal

Frequency: 60 %

The politician tried to cover up the scandal to protect their reputation.

evidence

Frequency: 50 %

The suspect attempted to cover up the evidence of their involvement in the crime.

lie

Frequency: 45 %

He told a lie to cover up his whereabouts during the time of the incident.

mistake

Frequency: 40 %

She tried to cover up her mistake by blaming someone else.

Idiomatic Expressions for cover up

• Phrase: cover up for someone
  Meaning: to protect or defend someone by hiding their mistakes or wrongdoing
  Usage: He always covers up for his brother, even when he knows he's in the wrong.