gloze gloze

verb (used with object), glozed, gloz·ing.

1. to explain away; extenuate; gloss over (usually followed by over).

verb (used without object), glozed, gloz·ing.

2. Archaic. to make glosses; comment.

noun

3. Archaic. flattery or deceit.
4. Obsolete. a specious show.

verb

1. (tr often foll by over) to explain away; minimize the effect or importance of
2. to make explanatory notes or glosses on (a text)
3. to use flattery (on)

noun

4. flattery or deceit
5. an explanatory note or gloss
6. specious or deceptive talk or action