Gloss over and Represent

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

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Represent is an antonym for gloss over in topics: distort, deceive, mask.

Represent verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.

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Gloss over is an antonym for represent.

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