papering over

noun

The superficial disguising of a defect

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of paper over
nounpapering over (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe superficial disguising of a defect
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APA

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“papering over.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/papering%20over. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “papering over,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/papering%20over.

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