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GLOSS OVER Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase gloss over. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase gloss over. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GLOSS OVER

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whitewash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score

• wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces

• a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects

verb

• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

• cover with whitewash

• exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data

hush up
verbv
verb

• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

• cause to be quiet or not talk

skate over
verbv
verb

• treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

skimp over
verbv
verb

• treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

sleek over
verb

• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

slur over
verbv
verb

• treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

smooth over
verbv
verb

• treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly

Best Hypernyms For GLOSS OVER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gloss over, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
cover handle treat
Phrases (1)
do by
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