Words Like WHITEWASH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to WHITEWASH.

8 Alternative Words Similar to whitewash

1 Acquit Verb      Synonym Words Like Acquit
2 Assoil Verb      Synonym Words Like Assoil
3 Clear Verb      Synonym Words Like Clear
4 Cover Verb      Synonym Words Like Cover
5 Discharge Verb      Synonym Words Like Discharge
6 Exculpate Verb      Synonym Words Like Exculpate
7 Exonerate Verb      Synonym Words Like Exonerate
8 Calcimine Verb      Hyponym

1 examples of whitewash

1 She tried to gloss over her mistakes

10 definitions of whitewash

1 Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair.
2 A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.
3 a glossing over or cover up (of crimes or misfeasance).
4 To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
5 To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts.
6 In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk.
7 to gloss over or cover up (crimes or misfeasance).
8 exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
9 cover with whitewash
10 wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
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