veneer

Describing a superficial or deceptive quality that is not substantial.

Used to specify the nature of the superficial quality (e.g., a veneer of respectability).

Used when a superficial appearance begins to fail or show its flaws.

Used when a superficial quality conceals the true nature of something.

Used when a superficial quality conceals the true nature of something.

Indicates something hidden by a superficial appearance.

Indicates something hidden by a superficial appearance.

Indicates something hidden by a superficial appearance.

To forcefully remove a superficial quality.

To forcefully remove a superficial quality.

To forcefully remove a superficial quality.

To keep up a superficial appearance.

To forcefully remove a superficial quality from a person or thing.

To reveal what is underneath a superficial quality.

To gradually remove a superficial quality.

To gain a superficial layer of a particular quality.

To apply a superficial layer of a particular quality.