whitewash



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:


Whitewash \White"wash`\, n.
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   1. Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as
      a wash for making the skin fair. --Addison.
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   2. A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and
      water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings,
      etc.; milk of lime.
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   3. a glossing over or cover up (of crimes or misfeasance).
      [PJC]
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:


Whitewash \White"wash`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Whitewashing.]
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   1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with
      whitewash.
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   2. 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.
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   3. In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails
      to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to
      skunk. [Colloq., U. S.]
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   4. to gloss over or cover up (crimes or misfeasance).
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