interpret away

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic|transitive}} To [[smooth out]] undesired [[concept]]s and [[teaching]]s in a [[text]], often one of [[fundamental]] importance to a [[religion]] or [[ideology]], by interpreting that text contrary to its [[spirit]] or original meaning.

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