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whitewash

UK
/ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪt.wɑːʃ/

Translations

whitewashnoun
whitewashes
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪt.wɑːʃ/
The walls of the old house were covered in whitewash.
Стены старого дома были покрыты побелкой.
The report was criticized as a whitewash of the company's failures.
Отчет был раскритикован как отмазка неудач компании.
Additional translations
оправдание
маскировка
Synonyms
cover-up
gloss
facade
pretense
camouflage
whitewashverb
whitewashed
Past Simple
whitewashed
Past Participle
whitewashing
Gerund
UK
/ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/
US
/ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
The report was an attempt to whitewash the company's involvement in the scandal.
Отчет был попыткой замазать участие компании в скандале.
They decided to whitewash the walls to make the room look brighter.
Они решили побелить стены, чтобы комната выглядела светлее.
Additional translations
обелять
Synonyms
purify
gloss over
cover up
bleach
whiten
sanitize
cleanse
whitewashadjective
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., 'a whitewash report'
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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