Gloss Over (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin"; "She tried to gloss over her mistakes".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Hush Up
• Whitewash
• Sleek Over

Hypernyms

• Cover

Meaning ²

Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Slur Over
• Skimp Over
• Skate Over
• Smooth Over

Hypernyms

• Handle
• Do By