papered over; papering over; papers over
Definition of paper over
1 : to gloss over, explain away, or patch up (differences, disparities, etc.) especially in order to maintain a semblance of unity or agreement
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Synonyms for paper over
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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The first known use of paper over was in 1910
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