- to explain away; extenuate; gloss over (usually followed by over).
- to make glosses; comment.
- flattery or deceit.
- a specious show.
- to explain away; minimize the effect or importance of
- to make explanatory notes or glosses on (a text)
- to use flattery (on)
- flattery or deceit
- an explanatory note or gloss
- specious or deceptive talk or action
