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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdissimulation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: di.si.my.la.sjɔ̃
"Le scandale a provoqué une vaste tentative de dissimulation."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A planned attempt to conceal wrongdoing, error, or an embarrassing fact from the public.
"The investigation revealed a massive coverup involving high-ranking officials." - 2
A loose piece of clothing worn over a swimsuit or other attire.
"She wore a colorful linen coverup as she walked from the beach to the hotel."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'cover up', which dates back to the late 19th century, combining the Middle English 'coveren' (from Latin cooperire) and 'up'. It evolved from a physical act of concealment into a political and sociological term during the mid-20th century, specifically denoting planned efforts to hide wrongdoing or scandal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coverup" is said worldwide
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dissimulation
Transliteration: di.si.my.la.sjɔ̃
"Le scandale a provoqué une vaste tentative de dissimulation."
Vertuschung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈtʊʃʊŋ
"Die Journalisten deckten eine systematische Vertuschung auf."
insabbiamento
Transliteration: in.sab.bjaˈmɛn.to
"C'è stato un chiaro tentativo di insabbiamento da parte del governo."
encubrimiento
Transliteration: en.ku.βɾiˈmjen.to
"El escándalo involucró un elaborado encubrimiento político."
encobrimento
Transliteration: isˈtɔɾia-dʒi-kobeˈtuɾɐ
"A imprensa investigou a história de cobertura do escândalo."
पर्दाफाश छिपाना
Transliteration: pardafash chhipana
"सरकार घोटाले को छुपाने की कोशिश कर रही है।"
掩盖
Transliteration: yǎngài
"这项调查揭露了一起重大的掩盖丑闻事件。"
은폐
Transliteration: eun-pye
"그들은 사건을 은폐하려고 시도했습니다."
隠蔽
Transliteration: inpei
"そのスキャンダルには巧妙な隠蔽工作があった。"
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