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 Additional synonymsin 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, camouflagein 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 |
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