Gloss over
Gloss over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Trivialize and gloss over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trivialize" instead a verb "Gloss over".
Trivialize
Trivialize verb - Make trivial or insignificant.
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Synonyms for Trivialize
Gloss over and trivialize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb "Trivialize".
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Trivialize and Gloss over. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gloss_over/trivialize
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