Deodorize and Lustrate

Deodorize verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.

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

Lustrate verb - Purify by means of a ritual; also used in post-Communist countries to refer to the political cleansing of former officials.

Deodorize and lustrate are semantically related in purify topic. Sometimes you can use "Deodorize" instead a verb "Lustrate".