smooth over

/smuð ˌoʊvər/
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Other forms: smoothed over; smoothing over; smooths over

Definitions of smooth over
  1. verb
    treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
    synonyms: gloss over, skate over, skimp over, slur over
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    type of:
    do by, handle, treat
    interact in a certain way
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