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    whitewash
    /ˈwʌɪtwɒʃ/

    noun

    • 1. a solution of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for painting walls white.
    • 2. a deliberate attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about a person or organization in order to protect their reputation: "the opposition called the report ‘a whitewash’"

    verb

    • 1. paint (a wall, building, or room) with whitewash: "the brick walls have been whitewashed"
    • 2. deliberately attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about (someone or something): "most sources prefer to ignore or whitewash the most disturbing aspect of such reports"

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word whitewash, from whitening a surface to covering up a scandal. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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    Learn the meaning of whitewash as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say whitewash in different languages and contexts.

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    Whitewash can mean a substance for whitening walls, a deceptive cover-up, or a sports defeat. Learn the origin, synonyms, and history of this word with Dictionary.com.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHITEWASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Whitewash is a substance for painting walls white, or a way of hiding or concealing something unpleasant or wrong. Learn more about its meanings, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage in sports and journalism.

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    Learn the meaning of whitewash as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say whitewash in different languages and what it means in sports, politics and history.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › whitewashWhitewash - definition of whitewash by The Free Dictionary

    Whitewash is a substance used for whitening walls and other surfaces, or a deceptive or specious action to conceal faults or failures. It can also mean a defeat in which the loser scores no points in a sporting contest.

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    Definition of whitewash noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.