Gloze over
Gloze over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Usage example: he tried to gloze over his drinking problem by noting that he had never done drugs
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Synonyms for Gloze over
Gloss and gloze over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Gloze over".
Gloss
Gloss verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.
Gloze over and gloss are semantically related. You can use "Gloze over" instead a verb "Gloss". rare substitute
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