German-English translation for "übertünchen"

"übertünchen" English translation

übertünchen
transitives Verb | transitive verb v/t <untrennbar | inseparableuntrennb, kein -ge-; h>

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whitewash whitewash, gloss over, cover up
  • whitewash
    übertünchen Wand etc
    übertünchen Wand etc
  • whitewash
    übertünchen verdecken figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    gloss over
    übertünchen verdecken figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    cover up
    übertünchen verdecken figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    übertünchen verdecken figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
examples
  • er versuchte, seine Verbrechen zu übertünchen
    he tried to cover up his crimes
    er versuchte, seine Verbrechen zu übertünchen
Economic growth permits conflict between social actors to be papered over.
Konflikte zwischen sozialen Akteuren lassen sich durch Wirtschaftswachstum übertünchen.
Source: News-Commentary
Even potential victories in football cannot mask the reality of the situation.
Selbst mögliche Siege im Fußball können doch die Wirklichkeit nicht übertünchen.
Source: Europarl
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