Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burke
verb
/bɜːrk/
Definition
To suppress or extinguish something deliberately, especially through indirect or covert means.
Examples
- They tried to burke the evidence to avoid the scandal.
- The company burked the report to prevent negative publicity.
Meaning
The term ‘burke’ refers to the act of deliberately preventing something from being revealed, known, or expressed, often in a subtle or underhanded manner.
Synonyms
- Suppress
- Stifle
- Conceal
- Quash
- Silence
