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Definition whitewash in American English

whitewash verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/
1

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

Example

The whole affair has been whitewashed.

Synonyms and related words
misspeak deceive make up
2

to paint walls or buildings white using whitewash

Synonyms and related words
paint paper do up
3

to win a game so easily that the other player or team does not score any points

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
Definition whitewash in American English