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whitewash

UK
/ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪt.wɑːʃ/

Translations

whitewashnoun
whitewashes
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪt.wɑːʃ/
badigeon à la chauxProduit liquide pour blanchir une surface.
The old barn was given a fresh coat of whitewash to brighten it up.
La vieille grange a reçu une nouvelle couche de badigeon à la chaux pour l’éclaircir.
blanchissageSens sportif : victoire sans encaisser de point.
The team achieved a whitewash in the tournament, winning every match without conceding a single point.
L’équipe a réalisé un blanchissage dans le tournoi, remportant chaque match sans concéder le moindre point.
blanchimentSens figuré : tentative de dissimulation ou d’édulcoration de faits gênants.
The report was criticized as a whitewash, failing to address the real issues at hand.
Le rapport a été critiqué comme un blanchiment, car il n’abordait pas les vrais problèmes.
Synonyms
gloss
cover-up
camouflage
pretense
facade
whitewashverb
whitewashed
Past Simple
whitewashed
Past Participle
whitewashing
Gerund
UK
/ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
badigeonner à la chauxSens concret : recouvrir d’un mélange à base de chaux.
They decided to whitewash the old fence to give it a fresh look.
Ils ont décidé de badigeonner à la chaux la vieille clôture pour lui donner un aspect neuf.
blanchirSens figuré : camoufler ou minimiser des fautes, des erreurs ou des faits gênants.
The company tried to whitewash the scandal by releasing a carefully worded statement.
L’entreprise a tenté de blanchir le scandale en publiant un communiqué soigneusement rédigé.
Additional translations
blanchirSens sportif : battre sans laisser marquer.
Synonyms
purify
gloss over
cover up
bleach
whiten
sanitize
cleanse
whitewashadjective
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., 'a whitewash report'
de complaisanceSe dit d’un rapport ou d’une enquête qui cherche à masquer des fautes ou des responsabilités.
The committee issued a whitewash report that ignored the key evidence.
Le comité a publié un rapport de complaisance qui ignorait les éléments de preuve essentiels.
Synonyms
masked
cosmetic
sugar-coated
glossed-over
sanitized
pallid
pale
bleached
painted
whitewashed

Definitions

whitewashnoun
A liquid composition for whitening a surface, consisting of lime and water, often with whiting, size, or other substances added.
The old barn was given a fresh coat of whitewash to brighten it up.
A deliberate attempt to conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts about a person or organization in order to protect their reputation.
The report was criticized as a whitewash, failing to address the real issues at hand.
A victory in a game or series in which the loser scores no points.
The team achieved a whitewash in the tournament, winning every match without conceding a single point.
whitewashverb
To cover up or gloss over faults or errors, often to make something appear more acceptable or innocent than it is.
The company tried to whitewash the scandal by releasing a carefully worded statement.
To paint a surface with a white liquid mixture, typically made of lime and water, to give it a clean, bright appearance.
They decided to whitewash the old fence to give it a fresh look.
To defeat an opponent in a game or contest without allowing them to score or win any points.
The home team managed to whitewash their rivals with a score of 5-0.
whitewashadjective
Serving or intended to conceal wrongdoing, faults, or deficiencies; carried out as or resembling a whitewash.
The committee issued a whitewash report that ignored the key evidence.
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