hide behind

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Synonyms: hidebehind, hid behind, hides behind, lie behind, hidden behind

Antonyms: hidebehind, hid behind, hides behind, lie behind, hidden behind

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[use]] someone or something as a [[shield]] in order to [[avoid]] [[take responsibility|taking responsibility]] for something; to avoid [[attention]] by using someone or something as a shield.
2. {{&lit|en|hide|behind}}

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