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    whitewash

    whitewash - Dictionary definition and meaning for word whitewash

    Definition
    (noun) a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score Definition
    (noun) wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces Definition
    (noun) a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects Definition
    (verb) cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
    Synonyms : gloss over , hush up , sleek over
    Example Sentence
    • Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin
    • She tried to gloss over her mistakes
    Definition
    (verb) cover with whitewash
    Example Sentence
    • whitewash walls
    Definition
    (verb) exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
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