Synonyms of papered over

papered over

verb

past tense of paper over

1

as in ignored

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

• ignored
• overlooked
• explained
• passed over
• justified
• pardoned
• blinked (at)
• winked (at)
• brushed (aside or off)
• glossed (over)
• excused
• disregarded
• shrugged off
• discounted
• condoned
• forgave and forgot
• forgave
• remitted
• glozed (over)
• whitewashed
• overpassed
• closed one's eyes to
• rationalized
• exonerated
• vindicated
• acquitted
• waived
• absolved
• exculpated
• waved (aside or off)
• cleared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objected (to)
• noted
• marked
• heeded
• minded

2

as in concealed

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

• concealed
• hid
• obscured
• covered
• suppressed
• blotted out
• disguised
• masked
• covered (up)
• cloaked
• veiled
• shrouded
• blanketed
• screened
• curtained
• enshrouded
• overshadowed
• blocked
• buried
• belied
• occulted
• glossed (over)
• camouflaged
• smothered
• shaded
• gilt
• varnished
• gilded
• eclipsed
• whitewashed
• darkened
• obstructed
• occluded
• overcast
• clouded
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revealed
• displayed
• exposed
• showed
• disclosed
• brought out
• presented
• uncovered
• unveiled
• divulged
• bared
• unmasked
• published
• got out
• clarified
• uncloaked
• illuminated
• proclaimed
• advertised
• broadcast
• spread
• publicized
• aired
• broadcasted