Definition of Whitewash
Whitewash
white·wash


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(verb)
deliberately cover up or conceal, as with hiding a mistake or fault;

e.g. They concluded that their only viable move was to whitewash all claims or comments that would slander their client.

(verb)
a mixture of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for painting walls and fences bright white.

e.g. They used whitewash to paint the fence.



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