whitewash

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/
US: /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/

  1. A white liquid used to paint walls or other surfaces.

    1. He used whitewash to paint the old barn, making it look clean and new.
    2. The farmer applied a fresh coat of whitewash to the fence, protecting the wood from the weather.

  2. An attempt to conceal unpleasant facts, especially about a scandal.

    1. The report was a whitewash, hiding the truth about what happened.
    2. Critics called the investigation a whitewash designed to protect the company's reputation after the incident.

Synonyms

cover-up paint conceal
whitewash verb

  1. To paint something with whitewash.

    1. I will whitewash the fence this weekend.
    2. They decided to whitewash the walls to brighten up the dark, dingy basement.

  2. To conceal or gloss over faults and errors; to present something in a deceptively positive light.

    1. The company tried to whitewash the scandal to protect their image.
    2. The politician was accused of trying to whitewash his past actions by making misleading statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whitewash" in English means: A white liquid used to paint walls or other surfaces., An attempt to conceal unpleasant facts, especially about a scandal..

The phonetic transcription of "whitewash" is /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ in British English and /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whitewash": cover-up, paint, conceal.

Example usage of "whitewash": "He used whitewash to paint the old barn, making it look clean and new.". More examples on the page.