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Cover up

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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies wrongdoing and can suggest a moral judgement.

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The company's attempt to cover up the incident harmed their reputation.
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Not Always Successful

Using 'cover up' suggests that the truth might eventually be uncovered, despite efforts to hide it.

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Those involved tried to cover up the fraud, but the truth came out during the investigation.
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Dishonesty Implied

Conveys an attempt to deceive others or withhold the truth.

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He made up an alibi to cover up his whereabouts.
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