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单词 paper over
释义

paper over

verb

papered over; papering over; papers over

transitive verb

1
: to gloss over, explain away, or patch up (differences, disparities, etc.) especially in order to maintain a semblance of unity or agreement
2
: hide, conceal

Synonyms

  • blink (at)
  • brush (aside or off)
  • condone
  • discount
  • disregard
  • excuse
  • forgive
  • gloss (over)
  • gloze (over)
  • ignore
  • overlook
  • overpass
  • pardon
  • pass over
  • remit
  • shrug off
  • whitewash
  • wink (at)
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Example Sentences

the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

paper over

verb

1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • ignore
  • forgive
  • pass over
  • overlook
  • explain
  • pardon
  • justify
  • excuse
  • shrug off
  • discount
  • disregard
  • brush (aside or off)
  • forgive and forget
  • gloss (over)
  • condone
  • gloze (over)
  • remit
  • blink (at)
  • whitewash
  • overpass
  • wink (at)
  • close one's eyes to
  • rationalize
  • vindicate
  • exonerate
  • exculpate
  • acquit
  • wave (aside or off)
  • waive
  • absolve
  • clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • note
  • object (to)
  • mark
  • mind
  • heed
2
as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hide
  • conceal
  • obscure
  • blot out
  • cover
  • mask
  • disguise
  • suppress
  • curtain
  • cloak
  • veil
  • blanket
  • screen
  • occult
  • shroud
  • block
  • enshroud
  • belie
  • overshadow
  • camouflage
  • bury
  • varnish
  • shade
  • gloss (over)
  • smother
  • cloud
  • eclipse
  • cover (up)
  • whitewash
  • gild
  • overcast
  • obstruct
  • darken
  • occlude
  • becloud
  • bedim
  • befog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bring out
  • show
  • reveal
  • display
  • disclose
  • expose
  • present
  • divulge
  • uncover
  • bare
  • unveil
  • clarify
  • unmask
  • uncloak
  • publish
  • broadcast
  • proclaim
  • advertise
  • illuminate
  • spread
  • air
  • get out
  • publicize
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