About The Word Whitewash
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Whitewash
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What's The Definition Of Whitewash?
[n] a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
[n] wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces [v] exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data [v] cover with whitewash; as of walls [v] cover up a misdemeanor; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin" Synonyms | Synonyms for Whitewash: gloss over | hush up | sleek over Related Terms | Find terms related to Whitewash: See Also | acquit | assoil | calcimine | clear | clearing | cover | cover up | discharge | exculpate | exonerate | wash | wash Whitewash In Webster's Dictionary \White"wash`\, v. t.
In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to
score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk.
[Colloq., U. S.]
\White"wash`\, n. 1. Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair. --Addison. 2. A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime. \White"wash`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Whitewashed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whitewashing}.] 1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash. 2. To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts. |
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