Deodorize and Excuse

Deodorize

Deodorize verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Usage example: the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Synonyms for Deodorize

Excuse and deodorize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Excuse" instead a verb "Deodorize".

Excuse

Excuse verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Usage example: he's always excusing his chronic lying by claiming that everybody lies

Deodorize and excuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deodorize" instead a verb "Excuse".

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable
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