cover-up

US /ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
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Vertuschung, Verschleierung

an attempt to prevent the public from discovering information about a serious crime or mistake

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The government was accused of a massive cover-up.
Die Regierung wurde einer massiven Vertuschung beschuldigt.
There were rumors of a police cover-up regarding the incident.
Es gab Gerüchte über eine polizeiliche Vertuschung des Vorfalls.