gloss_over
1. [ verb ] treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
Synonyms: smooth_over skate_over skimp_over slur_over
Related terms: treat
2. [ verb ] cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Synonyms: sleek_over hush_up whitewash
Examples:

"Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin" "She tried to gloss over her mistakes"

Related terms: cover whitewash
Similar spelling:   glass_over
  glaze_over
  glass_fiber
  Glasper