Gloss over and Rough-house

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

Rough-house and gloss over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough-house" instead a verb "Gloss over".

Rough-house verb - Treat in a rough or boisterous manner.

Gloss over and rough-house are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb phrase "Rough-house".