coverups
Evidence destruction schemes
Coverups are actions taken to conceal wrongdoing, mistakes, or embarrassing information.
The term implies deliberate concealment rather than mere secrecy: The scandal wasn't as damaging as the coverup that followed.
Political coverups often involve destroying evidence or coordinating false statements.
A coverup can also be a garment worn over a swimsuit.
Conceal or coat pale
- smokescreenConcealment through misdirection
- obfuscateMake unclear intentionally
- suppressForcibly put an end to
- paper overConceal flaws temporarily
hide · obscure · bury · cloak · veil · shroud · screen · mask
Insider who reports misconduct
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- inquiryRequest for information
- allegationAssertion lacking proof
expose · misconduct · bribery · fraud · embezzlement · perjury · testimony · indictment
Wraparound waist garment
- pareoPolynesian wraparound garment
- kaftanLong loose traditional robe
- robeLong loose outer garment
- wrapEnclose by winding around
kimono · tunic · beach · poolside · swimwear · sheer · resort · cardigan
Restricted from disclosure
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- espionageCovert intelligence gathering
spy · intel · informant · insider · leaks · encryption · cipher · code
whitewash
Conceal or coat pale
- smokescreenConcealment through misdirection
- obfuscateMake unclear intentionally
- suppressForcibly put an end to
paper over · hide · obscure · bury · cloak · veil · shroud · screen · mask · shield
whistleblower
Insider who reports misconduct
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- inquiryRequest for information
allegation · expose · misconduct · bribery · fraud · embezzlement · perjury · testimony · indictment · subpoena
sarong
Wraparound waist garment
wrap · kimono · tunic · beach · poolside · swimwear · sheer · resort · cardigan · poncho
classified
Restricted from disclosure
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
espionage · spy · intel · informant · insider · leaks · encryption · cipher · code · black ops
- wrongdoingmisconduct, crime, sabotage, crimes, misbehavior
- Behind the Scenesbackstage, stunt double, body double, understudy, stand-in
- Catholic controversiesabuse scandal, sexual abuse, pedophilia, birth control, contraception
- church scandalspriest abuse, sexual misconduct, molestation, pedophilia, child abuse
- Business Failuresbankruptcy, mismanagement, fraud, embezzlement, overexpansion
- deceptionslie, lies, lying, deceit, decoy
coverupsdisclosures
Acts of revealing information
revelations · exposures · full disclosure · exposés · unveilings
coverupsconfessions
Acts of revealing guilt
taking responsibility · accountability · mea culpas · owning up · public apologies
coverupsinvestigations
Systematic searches for truth
exposés · uncoverings · inquiries · probes · audits
- government coverupState-concealed wrongdoing