Word: Gloss Over
Verb (V):
- Pronunciation: glaws oh-ver
- Word Meaning: To treat a situation or problem as if it is not important, to avoid discussing or acknowledging something negative or unpleasant.
- Uses in Sentence:
- The manager tried to gloss over the mistakes in the report during the meeting.
- Instead of addressing the issue directly, she chose to gloss over it and change the topic.
- It’s not wise to gloss over problems; it’s better to confront them head-on.
Synonyms:
- Ignore, overlook, downplay, minimize, whitewash
Antonyms:
- Acknowledge, confront, address, emphasize
Word Meaning in Hindi:
- Verb (To Gloss Over): छिपाना (Chhipana), मिटाना (Mitaana), अनदेखा करना (Anadekha Karna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- Verb (To Gloss Over): प्रबंधक ने मीटिंग के दौरान रिपोर्ट में की गई गलतियों को छिपाने का प्रयास किया। (The manager tried to gloss over the mistakes in the report during the meeting.)
- Verb (To Overlook): सीधे मुद्दे का सामना करने की बजाय, उसने इसे छिपाने और विषय बदलने का चयन किया। (Instead of addressing the issue directly, she chose to gloss over it and change the topic.)