whitewash (Meaning)
whitewash (n)
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
whitewash (v)
cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
cover with whitewash
exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
whitewash (n.)
Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair.
A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.
whitewash (v. t.)
To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
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.
In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whitewash
Synonyms:
- exculpate
- acquit
- waive
- clear
- gloze (over)
- close one's eyes to
- exonerate
- vindicate
- absolve
- rationalize
- wave (aside or off)
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
whitewash Sentence Examples
- The walls were freshly whitewashed, giving the room a bright and airy feel.
- The old wooden fence had been neglected for years, so we decided to whitewash it to restore its original charm.
- The government tried to whitewash the corruption scandal, but the truth eventually came out.
- Her reputation had been irreparably whitewashed by the malicious rumors that had been spread about her.
- The artist used whitewash to create a stunning mural on the side of the building.
- The whitewashed walls of the church gleamed in the sunlight, inviting the faithful inside.
- The statue was carefully whitewashed to protect it from the elements.
- Whitewash was traditionally used to disinfect and brighten interiors, as well as to conceal imperfections.
- The whitewashed façade of the house gave it a classic and elegant appearance.
- The old walls were so faded and worn that they needed to be whitewashed multiple times to achieve the desired result.
FAQs About the word whitewash
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The walls were freshly whitewashed, giving the room a bright and airy feel.
The old wooden fence had been neglected for years, so we decided to whitewash it to restore its original charm.
The government tried to whitewash the corruption scandal, but the truth eventually came out.
Her reputation had been irreparably whitewashed by the malicious rumors that had been spread about her.
