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whitewash synonyms
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[
UK
/wˈaɪtwɒʃ/ ]
[
US
/ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ, ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ/ ]
Synonyms
To hide or downplay a mistake or fault
show
palliate
explain away
gloss over
extenuate
sleek over
To cover it with lime laundry
paint
wash
whiten
calcimine
paint white
apply a white coating
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