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paper over something

Thesaurus>to keep someone or something from being seen>paper over something
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TO KEEP SOMEONE OR SOMETHING FROM BEING SEEN

The university tried to paper over the financial scandals, but eventually the local press caught on.
Synonyms and examples
hide
I'll need to hide the sweets so the children don't find them.
conceal
He did his best to conceal his true feelings from his spouse.
secreteformal
The spies smuggled the films out of the country by secreting them in the lining of their coats.
cloak
The proceedings were cloaked in secrecy.
shroud
The whole valley was shrouded in darkness.
be shrouded in secrecy/mystery
The whole affair was shrouded in secrecy.
obscure
He planted tall shrubs and trees along the carriageway to obscure the sight and sound of heavy traffic from the park.
mask
Vinegar masked the smell of cigarette smoke.
Antonyms and examples
show
He showed her the baby bird he was carrying in his hands.
find
I can't find my keys anywhere - have you seen them?
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If you hide someone or something, youkeep them from being seen.
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