Smooth over and Upset

Smooth over

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

Upset is an antonym for smooth over in topics: calm, appease.

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Smooth over is an antonym for upset.

Nearby Word: upsetting
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