interpret away

Meanings:

• 1.

  generalliteral
  • To remove, negate, or neutralize a claim, implication, or problem by means of interpretation so that it no longer appears to be present or relevant.

• 2.

  generalidiomatictransitivecritical
  • To smooth over or minimize undesirable concepts, teachings, or implications in a text or doctrine by interpreting the text contrary to its original or apparent meaning, thereby effectively denying or erasing those elements.