单词	papering 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) See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 papering over verb present participle of paper over 1 as in ignoring 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 ignoring forgiving passing over overlooking shrugging off explaining justifying pardoning forgiving and forgetting brushing (aside or off) glossing (over) blinking (at) winking (at) excusing disregarding glozing (over) closing one's eyes to discounting condoning remitting whitewashing overpassing rationalizing waving (aside or off) exculpating exonerating vindicating acquitting waiving absolving clearing Antonyms & Near Antonyms objecting (to) marking noting heeding minding 2 as in hiding 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 hiding concealing obscuring blotting out covering masking suppressing disguising screening curtaining occulting veiling cloaking enshrouding blanketing shrouding overshadowing blocking covering (up) belying burying glossing (over) camouflaging shading smothering varnishing befogging gilding eclipsing whitewashing obstructing darkening bedimming occluding overcasting clouding beclouding Antonyms & Near Antonyms bringing out showing displaying revealing disclosing exposing baring uncovering presenting divulging unveiling getting out unmasking clarifying uncloaking illuminating publishing advertising proclaiming broadcasting spreading airing publicizing See More
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