Whitewash
Definition of Whitewash
White´wash` | n. | 1. | Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair. | | 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. | | 3. | a glossing over or cover up (of crimes or misfeasance). | | v. t. | 1. | To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash. | | 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. | | 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. | | 4. | to gloss over or cover up (crimes or misfeasance). |
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