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sugarcoat - 2 dictionary results

sug⋅ar⋅coat

[shoog-er-koht]
–verb (used with object)
1. to cover with sugar: to sugarcoat a pill.
2. to make (something difficult or distasteful) appear more pleasant or acceptable: There was no way to sugarcoat the bad news.

Origin:
1865–70; sugar + coat
sug·ar·coat   (shŏŏg'ər-kōt')   
tr.v.   sug·ar·coat·ed, sug·ar·coat·ing, sug·ar·coats
  1. To cause to seem more appealing or pleasant: a sentimental treatment that sugercoats a harsh reality.
  2. To coat with sugar: sugarcoat a pill.
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