explained away

A form of explain away — To dismiss or minimize (a problem, etc.) by explanation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of explain away
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APA

explained away. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/explained%20away

MLA

“explained away.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/explained%20away. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “explained away,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/explained%20away.

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