Gloss over
Gloss over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Soft pedal and gloss over are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Soft pedal" with "Gloss over", this terms are similar.
Soft pedal
Soft pedal noun - A pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound.
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Synonyms for Soft pedal
Gloss over and soft pedal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb phrase "Soft pedal".
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