Excuse Meant To Elicit Sympathy Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
	42%	6		To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.)
	verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone).
	35%	11		Creating false narratives to elicit sympathy
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New York Times12 May 2020	Down 12
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