Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ/
noun a substance used for whitening walls or other surfaces, typically made from a mixture of lime and water
A1 The whitewash on the fence made it look clean and bright.
A2 The students used whitewash to paint the walls of the school.
B1 The company tried to whitewash their involvement in the scandal.
B2 The politician's attempt to whitewash his past mistakes was not successful.
C1 The artist used whitewash in a creative way to add texture to the painting.
C2 The journalist uncovered the truth behind the company's whitewash of their financial records.
verb to cover with whitewash; to attempt to conceal or gloss over faults or mistakes
A1 The painter will whitewash the walls of the house.
A2 She decided to whitewash the fence in her backyard.
B1 The company tried to whitewash their financial troubles by hiding information.
B2 The politician attempted to whitewash his past mistakes during the debate.
C1 The media often whitewashes controversial events to manipulate public opinion.
C2 The corporation attempted to whitewash their unethical practices through a PR campaign.
formal The company was accused of attempting to whitewash their unethical business practices.
informal I can't believe they tried to whitewash the whole situation!
slang They're just trying to whitewash their mess.
figurative He tried to whitewash his mistakes, but everyone could still see the truth.
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