blackwash (Meaning)
blackwash (n)
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores
a wash that colors a surface black
blackwash (v)
bring (information) out of concealment
color with blackwash
blackwash (n.)
A lotion made by mixing calomel and lime water.
A wash that blackens, as opposed to whitewash; hence, figuratively, calumny.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blackwash
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blackwash Sentence Examples
- The scandalous revelations threatened to blackwash the company's previously sterling reputation.
- Critics accused the media of attempting to blackwash the politician's achievements.
- The artist used a bold stroke of blackwash to highlight the intensity of the scene.
- Despite efforts to blackwash his character, his integrity remained unblemished.
- The documentary aimed to expose the attempts to blackwash the historical events.
- There were fears that the negative publicity could blackwash the entire industry.
- The author refused to allow anyone to blackwash the protagonist's noble deeds.
- The company's competitors spread rumors in an attempt to blackwash their product.
- The smear campaign aimed to blackwash the achievements of the nonprofit organization.
- The attempt to blackwash his legacy was met with strong opposition from his supporters.
FAQs About the word blackwash
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation, a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores, a wash that colors a surface black, bring
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The scandalous revelations threatened to blackwash the company's previously sterling reputation.
Critics accused the media of attempting to blackwash the politician's achievements.
The artist used a bold stroke of blackwash to highlight the intensity of the scene.
Despite efforts to blackwash his character, his integrity remained unblemished.
