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单词 paper something over or paper over something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to conceal (something unpleasant or difficult)
Their differences were papered over, but not resolved.
Synonyms
cover up
hide
The compound was hidden by trees and shrubs.
disguise
She made no attempt to disguise her contempt.
conceal
The device, concealed in a dustbin, was defused by police.
camouflage
This is another clever attempt to camouflage reality.
whitewash
The administration is whitewashing the regime's actions.
gloss over
airbrush
See paper

Additional synonyms

in the sense of camouflage
Definition
to conceal by camouflage
This is another clever attempt to camouflage reality.
Synonyms
disguise,
cover,
screen,
hide,
mask,
conceal,
obscure,
veil,
cloak,
obfuscate (formal)
in the sense of conceal
Definition
to cover and hide
The device, concealed in a dustbin, was defused by police.
Synonyms
hide,
bury,
stash (informal),
secrete,
cover,
screen,
disguise,
obscure,
camouflage
in the sense of disguise
Definition
to change the appearance or manner in order to conceal the identity of (someone or something)
She made no attempt to disguise her contempt.
Synonyms
hide,
cover,
conceal,
screen,
mask,
suppress,
withhold,
veil,
cloak,
shroud,
camouflage,
keep secret,
hush up,
draw a veil over,
keep dark,
keep under your hat

Nearby words of
paper something over or paper over something

  • pants
  • pap
  • paper
  • paper something over or paper over something
  • papery
  • par
  • par for the course

Synonyms of 'paper something over or paper over something'

paper something over or paper over something

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hide
Definition
to obscure or cover (something) from view
The compound was hidden by trees and shrubs.
Synonyms
obscure,
cover,
screen,
bury,
shelter,
mask,
disguise,
conceal,
eclipse,
veil,
cloak,
shroud,
camouflage,
blot out
in the sense of whitewash
Definition
to conceal the unpleasant truth about
The administration is whitewashing the regime's actions.
Synonyms
cover up,
conceal,
suppress,
camouflage,
make light of,
gloss over,
extenuate,
airbrush
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