What does smooth over mean?
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smooth over
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Princeton's WordNet
gloss over, skate over, smooth over, slur over, skimp oververb
treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
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smooth over
To smooth over means to lessen or resolve tensions, disputes, or problems, often by diplomatic communication, compromise, or a conciliatory gesture. Often it involves trying to make a situation seem better or less problematic than it actually is.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of smooth over in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of smooth over in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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