Gloss over
Gloss over verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Miniaturize and gloss over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Miniaturize" instead a verb "Gloss over".
Miniaturize
Miniaturize verb - Design or construct on a smaller scale.
Gloss over and miniaturize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss over" instead a verb "Miniaturize".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- soften and gloss over
- soften and miniaturize
- discount and gloss over
- discount and miniaturize
- lessen and gloss over
- lessen and miniaturize
- dismiss and gloss over
- dismiss and miniaturize
- belittle and gloss over
- belittle and miniaturize
- soft-pedal and gloss over
- soft-pedal and miniaturize
- play down and gloss over
- play down and miniaturize
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