Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb smooth_over

1 sense of smooth over

Sense 1
gloss over, skate over, smooth over, slur over, skimp over -- (treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly)
       => treat, handle, do by -- (interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently")