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
Varnish and gloze over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Varnish" instead a verb "Gloze over".
Varnish
Varnish verb - Cover with varnish.
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Synonyms for Varnish
Gloze over and varnish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloze over" instead a verb "Varnish".
Nearby Words: varnished, varnishing
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