1. suppressing or concealing something (such as a problem or issue) to avoid public attention or controversy
Usage: present participle of 'burke'; often used in political or institutional contexts
2. smothering or suffocating someone
Usage: present participle of 'burke'; archaic or historical usage

Examples

• The administration was accused of burking the scandal by refusing to release documents.
• Critics argued that the committee was burking legitimate concerns about safety.
• Rather than burking the issue, the company decided to address it transparently.
• The government faced backlash for burking the investigation into corruption.
• Burking the truth only delayed the inevitable public outcry.
• She refused to participate in burking the uncomfortable facts about the organization.