Air and Paper over

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Air verb - To make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion).

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Paper over is an antonym for air.

Nearby Words: airless, airway, airline

Paper over verb - To keep secret or shut off from view.

Usage example: the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound

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Air is an antonym for paper over.

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