WHITEWASH
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Whitewash.
How to pronounce whitewash:
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Whitewash - as a noun
A defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
Wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
A specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
Whitewash - as a verb
Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Example: "Let's not whitewash the crimes of stalin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gloss overhush upsleek overCover with whitewash
Example: "Whitewash walls"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
washHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
Example Sentences
"The walls of the old house were covered in a layer of whitewash."
"The whitewash on the fence was starting to peel off."
"The artist used various shades of whitewash to create a stunning mural."
"The team's victory was seen by some as a whitewash."
"The politician's speech was nothing more than a whitewash of his controversial actions."
Word Game Points
Is WHITEWASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, whitewash is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WHITEWASH has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is WHITEWASH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, whitewash is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWHITEWASH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is WHITEWASH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, whitewash is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWHITEWASH has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
