Gloze over
Gloze over verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: we're certainly willing to gloze over a couple of minor historical inaccuracies in an otherwise splendid movie
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Synonyms for Gloze over
Wink and gloze over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wink" instead a verb "Gloze over".
Wink
Wink verb - To secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful.
Usage example: the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
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