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1) Type of Scandal
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A cover-up is an attempt, whether successful or not, to conceal evidence of wrongdoing, error, incompetence or other embarrassing information. In a passive cover-up, information is simply not provided; in an active cover-up, deception is used. The expression is usually applied to people in positions of authority who abuse their power to avoid or s...
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[tattoo] A tattoo cover-up is one of two options for dealing with an unwanted tattoo, the other being removal. Covering up an unwanted tattoo is the cheaper option. Cover-ups may completely hide the old tattoo with a new design, or may incorporate elements or the whole of the existing tattoo. Poorly applied, very faded or very light tattoos...
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[
v] - conceal the truth
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[
n] - an attempt to prevent something embarrassing from becoming public
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verb hide from view or knowledge; `The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House`
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noun concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public
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any action, stratagem, or other means of concealing or preventing investigation or exposure. · any of various women's garments, as loose blouses, jump suits, caftans, or sarongs, worn over a swimsuit, exercise clothing, or the like.
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This is a defensive move employed by a fighter to avoid getting hit. He or she simply hides beneath and behind their gloves to avoid direct contact from an offensive attack.
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