Synonyms for cover for
cov·er for

Princeton's WordNet

1. cover forverb

   provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

   "I won't lie and cover for you"

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1. • Protect

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1. Ross Garber:

   The judge's decision creates some issues for Bolton. Combine that with a Bill Barr-run Justice Department Bill Barr-run hasn't been shy about going out on a limb, if I were Bolton or his lawyer, that would be of great concern. The judge gave some air cover for criminal charges.

2. Sean Sweeney:

   The (defensive) togetherness combined with the effort has been really, really strong as of late, we’re doing a real good job of is understanding what the plan is and then, if there isn’t something that we prepared for, cover for each other when it’s needed.

3. Yoni Freedhoff:

   It gives smoke and cover for the industry to try and pretend, Hey, were on your team.

4. Valuable Player:

   Players make mistakes, coaches make mistakes and we have to be able to cover for one another, and T-Lue did that by covering for Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt and I just try to cover for my guys on the floor. That's why we're a unit.

5. Loretta Lynch:

   Do not be discouraged by those who use your lawful actions as cover for their heinous violence, we will continue to safeguard your constitutional rights and to work with you in the difficult mission of building a better nation and a brighter future.