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sugarcoating

/ˈʃʌɡərˌkoʊtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does sugarcoating mean?

noun

The act of presenting information in a way that is more appealing or acceptable, often by omitting or distorting unpleasant facts.

Example

"The politician's speech was criticized for sugarcoating the economic reality of the country."

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