Paper over
Paper over verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
Pass over and paper over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pass over" instead a verb "Paper over".
Pass over
Pass over verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
Paper over and pass over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Paper over" instead a verb "Pass over".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- clear and paper over
- clear and pass over
- pardon and paper over
- pardon and pass over
- cover and paper over
- cover and pass over
- remit and paper over
- remit and pass over
- condone and paper over
- condone and pass over
- discount and paper over
- discount and pass over
- excuse and paper over
- excuse and pass over
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