Referee and Smooth over

Referee

Referee verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
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Smooth over and referee are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smooth over" instead a verb "Referee".

Smooth over

Smooth over verb - Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.

Referee and smooth over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Referee" instead a verb "Smooth over".
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