Laying it on the line antonyms

What is the opposite word for Laying it on the line?

• devious

  explicit
• conceal

  give an account of
• hide

  give an account of
• withhold

  give an account of
• suppress

  give an account of
• misrepresent

  give an account of
• cautious

  explicit
• diplomatic

  explicit
• introverted

  explicit
• retiring

  explicit
• tactful
• reserved
• shy
• dissociate
• keep