Meaning
misdirection, cover-up
- deliberate misleading or throwing off the scent in an official investigation
In a sentence
I giudici hanno scoperto un depistaggio nelle indagini.
The judges uncovered misdirection in the investigation.
Quel testimone ha fornito false prove per compiere un depistaggio.
That witness provided false evidence to mislead investigators.
Le ipotesi di depistaggio non sono mai state confermate.
The allegations of a cover-up were never confirmed.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| depistaggio | masculine · singular |
| depistaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'depistare' (to throw off the scent, misdirect).
- Extremely frequent in Italian crime and judicial journalism.