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WALL OF SILENCE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Wall Of Silence.

Wall Of Silence - as a noun

The secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers

Example: "The blue wall cracked when some officers refused to take part in the cover-up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue wallblue wall of silence

Example Sentences

"The victims' families were frustrated by the wall of silence surrounding the investigation."
"The witnesses maintained a wall of silence and refused to testify in court."
"The corrupt officials protected each other with a wall of silence."
"The company's CEO was shocked to discover a wall of silence among his employees regarding unethical practices."
"The government officials built a wall of silence to cover up their involvement in the scandal."
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