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papering over

The phrase “papering over” has 5 syllables: pa-per-ing o-ver

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪ.pər.ɪŋ ˈoʊ.vər/

What is synonym and antonym for papering over?

In the thesaurus, “papering over” has 58 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for papering over along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for papering over

Antonyms for papering over

  • advertising
  • airing
  • baring
  • bringing out
  • broadcasting
  • clarifying
  • disclosing
  • displaying
  • divulging
  • exposing
  • getting out
  • heeding
  • illuminating
  • marking
  • minding
  • noting
  • presenting
  • proclaiming
  • publicizing
  • publishing
  • revealing
  • showing
  • spreading
  • uncloaking
  • uncovering
  • unmasking
  • unveiling

Example Sentences

  • The company's management is just papering over the financial issues instead of tackling them head-on.
  • He realized that papering over the problem would only lead to bigger complications in the future.
  • Their constant arguing was merely papering over the deeper issues in their relationship.
  • The politician was accused of papering over the scandal with vague promises and empty rhetoric.
  • She was tired of papering over her feelings and decided it was time to have an honest conversation.

On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to papering over, such as: absolving, acquitting, advertising, airing, baring, beclouding, bedimming.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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