whitewash synonyms

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[ UK /wˈa‍ɪtwɒʃ/ ]
[ US /ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ, ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/ ]

Synonyms

To hide or downplay a mistake or fault

show palliate gloss over extenuate sleek over

To cover it with lime laundry

paint wash whiten calcimine

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