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gloss over

/gl/A/s_'/oU/v/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

    verb.social

    Synonyms skate over skimp over slur over smooth over

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

    verb.perception

    Examples
    She tried to gloss over her mistakes.
    Synonyms hush up sleek over whitewash

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

glory holeglory lilyglory peaglosegloserglossglossaglossalglossalgiaglossanthraxglossarialglossarially

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