Definition of whitewash Whitewash

/wajˈtwɑˌʃ/ - [waytwash] - white•wash

We found 19 definitions of whitewash from 4 different sources.

What does whitewash mean?

Noun Plural: whitewashes
whitewash - a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
		clearing the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
whitewash - wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
		wash the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
whitewash - a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
Verb whitewashes, whitewashing, whitewashed
whitewash - cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls"
		wash to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking; "The cat washes several times a day"
		calcimine cover with calcimine; "calcimine the walls"
whitewash - exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
		assoil, exculpate, exonerate, acquit, discharge, clear pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
whitewash - cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin"; "She tried to gloss over her mistakes"
		gloss over, sleek over, hush up
		cover up, cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"

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whitewash (Noun)
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
whitewash (Noun)
A complete victory or series of victories without suffering any losses; a clean sweep .
whitewash (Noun)
Any liquid composition for whitening something, such as a wash for making the skin fair.
whitewash (Verb)
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
whitewash (Verb)
To cover over errors or bad actions.
whitewash (Verb)
To repay the financial debts of another person.
whitewash (Verb)
To prevent a team from scoring any runs.
whitewash (Verb)
To choose white film or television actors to portray characters that were Asian, African, or other races.

whitewash (n.)
Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair.
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 (v. t.)
To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with 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.