Croatian Meaning of whitewash

krečiti

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Definitions and Meaning of whitewash in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

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