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sugarcoat

/ˈʃʌɡərˌkoʊt/ verb · British & US
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What does sugarcoat mean?

verb

to make something seem more attractive or more pleasant by hiding its unpleasant or unappealing aspects, or to add a sweet or pleasant quality to something.

Example

"The politician tried to sugarcoat the news of the economic downturn to avoid alarming the public."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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