The act of defending or excusing someone's actions by dismissing or minimizing serious accusations or evidence against them, typically in an effort to protect their reputation or justify their behavior, despite overwhelming proof of wrongdoing.
Person A: “I can’t believe that Twitch streamer Destiny got caught in a revenge porn leaking scandal. There’s so much evidence against him!”
Person B: “Come on, everyone makes mistakes. Besides, Destiny is such a good person deep down; it’s probably not as bad as people are making it out to be.”
Person A: “Nah, you're sweeping for him! He clearly did it!”
Person B: “Come on, everyone makes mistakes. Besides, Destiny is such a good person deep down; it’s probably not as bad as people are making it out to be.”
Person A: “Nah, you're sweeping for him! He clearly did it!”
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