单词	papers 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 papers over verb present tense third-person singular of paper over 1 as in ignores 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 ignores forgives passes over overlooks explains shrugs off justifies pardons excuses discounts disregards forgives and forgets glosses (over) condones brushes (aside or off) remits glozes (over) whitewashes overpasses blinks (at) winks (at) closes one's eyes to rationalizes vindicates exonerates exculpates acquits waives absolves waves (aside or off) clears Antonyms & Near Antonyms objects (to) minds notes marks heeds 2 as in conceals 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 conceals hides obscures covers blots out masks curtains disguises suppresses cloaks blankets screens veils occults blocks enshrouds shrouds overshadows overcasts belies buries shades camouflages covers (up) bedims glosses (over) befogs varnishes clouds eclipses smothers gilds obstructs whitewashes beclouds darkens occludes Antonyms & Near Antonyms brings out shows reveals displays discloses presents exposes divulges uncovers unveils bares unmasks uncloaks gets out clarifies publishes illuminates proclaims broadcasts advertises spreads airs publicizes See More
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