Synonyms of sugarcoats

sugarcoats

verb

present tense third-person singular of sugarcoat

as in justifies

to talk about or describe (something) in a way that makes it seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is

textbooks that sugarcoat history

She has very strong opinions, and she doesn't try to sugarcoat them.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justifies
• explains
• excuses
• varnishes
• tempers
• atones
• confesses
• apologizes
• deodorizes
• softens
• whitewashes
• rationalizes
• minimizes
• palliates
• glosses (over)
• extenuates
• accounts (for)
• mitigates
• explains away
• soft-pedals
• alleviates
• plays down
• moderates
• lightens
• exculpates
• exonerates
• glozes (over)
• eases
• lessens
• vindicates
• absolves
• acquits
• clears