conspiracy of silence

US /kənˈspɪr.ə.si əv ˈsaɪ.ləns/
UK /kənˈspɪr.ə.si əv ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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conspiration du silence, loi du silence

an agreement among a group of people to keep silent about something, especially to protect themselves or others from blame or exposure

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There was a conspiracy of silence among the employees about the manager's misconduct.
Il y avait une conspiration du silence parmi les employés concernant la mauvaise conduite du gérant.
The community maintained a conspiracy of silence to protect the reputation of their town.
La communauté a maintenu une conspiration du silence pour protéger la réputation de leur ville.