Local English word record

gloss over

verb · 2 senses

cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

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Examples

  • Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin
  • She tried to gloss over her mistakes

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Synonyms

whitewash, sleek over, hush up

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