Definition of whitewash

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Whitewash (v. t.) 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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Whitewashed :: Whitewashed (imp. & p. p.) of Whitewas.
White :: White (v. t.) To make white; to whiten; to whitewash; to bleach.
Whitener :: Whitener (n.) One who, or that which, whitens; a bleacher; a blancher; a whitewasher..
Whitewashing :: Whitewashing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Whitewas.
White-limed :: White-limed (a.) Whitewashed or plastered with lime.
Whitewasher :: Whitewasher (n.) One who whitewashes.
Blackwash :: Blackwash (n.) A wash that blackens, as opposed to whitewash; hence, figuratively, calumny..
Whitewash :: Whitewash (v. t.) To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
Whitewash :: Whitewash (v. t.) 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..
Whiten :: Whiten (v. t.) To make white; to bleach; to blanch; to whitewash; as, to whiten a wall; to whiten cloth..
Whitewash :: Whitewash (n.) A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime..
Whitewash :: Whitewash (n.) Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair..
Blanch :: Blanch (a.) Fig.: To whiten; to give a favorable appearance to; to whitewash; to palliate.
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