Sugarcoat
To truthfully manipulate a fact to make it sound less harsh and/or worse than the straight truth.
To say the truth in a manner where it doesn't actually sound that bad.
To say the truth in a manner where it doesn't actually sound that bad.
Example:
"I have a broken testicle, but my doctor sugarcoated it, and called it a 'loose nut that just needs tightening'."
"I have a broken testicle, but my doctor sugarcoated it, and called it a 'loose nut that just needs tightening'."