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paper over

The phrase “paper over” has 4 syllables: pa-per o-ver.

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

What is synonym and antonym for paper over?

In the thesaurus, “paper over” has 14 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for paper over

  • blot out
  • conceal
  • cover
  • explain
  • forgive
  • hide
  • ignore
  • justify
  • mask
  • obscure
  • overlook
  • pardon
  • pass over
  • suppress

Antonyms for paper over

  • bare
  • bring out
  • disclose
  • display
  • divulge
  • expose
  • mark
  • mind
  • note
  • present
  • reveal
  • show
  • uncover
  • unveil

Example Sentences

  • The manager tried to paper over the mistakes made during the project to avoid confrontation.
  • She realized that simply papering over their issues wouldn't lead to a healthy relationship.
  • The politician's speech seemed designed to paper over the real concerns of the voters.
  • They attempted to paper over the cracks in their partnership, but the underlying problems remained.
  • It's not enough to just paper over the problem, we need to address it directly.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paper over, such as: bare, blot out, bring out, conceal, cover, disclose, display.

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

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