Cloak
Cloak verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.
Usage example: cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
Paper over and cloak are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paper over" instead a verb "Cloak".
Paper over
Paper over verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.
Usage example: the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
Mutual synonyms
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