Gloss and Garble

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Gloss verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

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Garble and gloss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Garble" instead a verb "Gloss".

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Garble verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.

Usage example: the candidate complained that his views had been deliberately garbled by his opponent

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Gloss and garble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Garble".

Nearby Word: garbling

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