varnish

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Synonyms: garnish, tarnish, vanish, vernish, harnish

Antonyms: garnish, tarnish, vanish, vernish, harnish

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Noun

1. A clear or translucent [[liquid]] [[coating]] composed of [[resin]] dissolved in a [[solvent]], which dries by [[evaporation]] to form a [[hard]], [[protective]], and typically [[glossy]] finish.
2. Anything resembling such a coating; a [[glossy]] appearance.
3. {{lb|en|figuratively|by extension}} A [[deceptively]] [[showy]] [[appearance]].
4. {{lb|en|rail|US|informal|dated}} A [[passenger train]], probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[apply]] varnish.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[cover up]] with varnish.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make something superficially or deceptively attractive
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[gloss]] over a [[defect]].

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