Whitewash
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British pronunciation/wˈa‍ɪtwɒʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ/, /ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "whitewash"

Whitewash
01

a type of water-based paint or coating made from a mixture of lime, water, and other additives that is used to brighten, disinfect, or decorate surfaces

whitewash definition and meaning

What is "whitewash"?

Whitewash is a type of paint made from water, lime, and pigment. It is used to create a white or light-colored finish on walls, fences, and other surfaces. Whitewash is known for its transparent quality, which allows some of the surface texture to show through. It is often used to give a fresh, bright look to buildings or to protect surfaces like wood and brick.

02

a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects

03

a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score

to whitewash
01

exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data

02

cover with whitewash

03

cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

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Example
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To give the room a rustic look, the decorator spattered the exposed brick wall with whitewash paint.
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