hidden behind

A form of hide behind — To use someone or something as a shield in order to avoid taking responsibility for something; to avoid attention by using someone or something as a shield.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of hide behind
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hidden behind,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hidden%20behind.

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