Synonyms: hush up, gloss over, sleek over, whitewash
Definition: cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Usage: Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin; She tried to gloss over her mistakes
Similar words: cover, cover up
Definition: hide from view or knowledge
Usage: The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
Synonyms: skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth over, gloss over
Definition: treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
Similar words: do by, treat, handle
Definition: interact in a certain way
Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently