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Definition whitewash in American English

whitewash noun

noun
/ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/
1

an attempt to stop people from discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized

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spot fixing ploy hoax
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coat creosote distemper
3

an occasion when a player or a team wins a game so easily that the other person or team does not score any points

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grand slam victory win
Definition whitewash in American English