Gloss over
Gloss over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Misrepresent and gloss over are semantically related. in distort topic. In some cases you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Gloss over", when it comes to topics like deceive, pretend.
Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech
Gloss over and misrepresent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb "Misrepresent".
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- slant and gloss over
- slant and misrepresent
- embroider and gloss over
- embroider and misrepresent
- twist and gloss over
- twist and misrepresent
- cloak and gloss over
- cloak and misrepresent
- warp and gloss over
- warp and misrepresent
- distort and gloss over
- distort and misrepresent
- disguise and gloss over
- disguise and misrepresent
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