present participle of explain away

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of explain away

To dismiss or minimize (a problem, etc.) by explanation.

(Canada, US, film, informal) Any character who serves to provide exposition, such as explaining how an elaborate murder was committed, sparing the writers from having to convey it indirectly.

Synonym of Irving the Explainer

Explained earlier in a document.

The policy of preserving historical material regarded as problematic (such as statues), with appropriate contextual explanation, rather than destroying it or attempting to erase it from history.