smooth over

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Verb smooth over has 1 sense

gloss over, skate over, smooth over, slur over, skimp over - treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
--₁ is one way to treat, handle, do by
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Term: Smooth Over

Description:

Smooth over is a phrasal verb that means to make a problem or an issue appear less serious or problematic, usually by trying to repair relationships or alleviate tensions.

Sample Sentences:

After their argument, Monica tried to smooth over the situation by apologizing to her friend.
He attempted to smooth over the disagreements between the two departments by organizing a peaceful meeting.
The manager's diplomatic skills helped smooth over the conflict that arose during the project.
Their team leader always managed to smooth over any momentary troubles within the group.

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