Collocations with "cover up"

6 collocations found

cover up a scandal

To hide the facts of a scandal.

scandal7.7
cover up inadequacy

to hide an inadequacy from being seen or known

inadequacy6.0
cover up nervousness

To actively try to hide or conceal one's nervousness, often by distraction.

nervousness6.0
cover up imperfection

To hide or conceal a flaw completely.

imperfection5.8
cover up the mouthpiece

Refers to the part of a telephone you speak into.

mouthpiece5.8