cover up

/ˌkʌvər əp/
/ˈkʌvə əp/
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Other forms: covered up; covering up; covers up

Definitions of cover up
  1. verb
    hide from view or knowledge
    synonyms: cover
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    types:
    gloss over, hush up, sleek over, whitewash
    cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
    blinker
    cause to have a limited or narrow view of a situation
    type of:
    conceal, hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
Pronunciation
US
/ˌkʌvər əp/
UK
/ˈkʌvə əp/
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