Synonyms of papers over

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

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• passes over
• explains
• justifies
• shrugs off
• glosses (over)
• pardons
• excuses
• brushes (aside or off)
• disregards
• discounts
• forgives and forgets
• blinks (at)
• winks (at)
• condones
• remits
• glozes (over)
• whitewashes
• overpasses
• closes one's eyes to
• waves (aside or off)
• rationalizes
• vindicates
• exonerates
• exculpates
• acquits
• waives
• absolves
• 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
• masks
• blots out
• curtains
• suppresses
• disguises
• blankets
• cloaks
• blocks
• screens
• covers (up)
• veils
• enshrouds
• shrouds
• overshadows
• belies
• occults
• glosses (over)
• buries
• camouflages
• shades
• varnishes
• smothers
• overcasts
• gilds
• eclipses
• bedims
• obstructs
• clouds
• befogs
• darkens
• beclouds
• occludes
• whitewashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shows
• reveals
• displays
• brings out
• discloses
• presents
• exposes
• uncovers
• divulges
• unveils
• bares
• unmasks
• uncloaks
• clarifies
• gets out
• illuminates
• publishes
• proclaims
• broadcasts
• advertises
• spreads
• airs
• publicizes