conspiracy of silence

US /kənˈspɪr.ə.si əv ˈsaɪ.ləns/
UK /kənˈspɪr.ə.si əv ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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沈黙の共謀, 沈黙の陰謀

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.
マネージャーの不正行為について、従業員の間で沈黙の共謀があった。
The community maintained a conspiracy of silence to protect the reputation of their town.
地域社会は町の評判を守るために沈黙の共謀を維持した。