Definitions For Whitewash

noun

• A specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
• Wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
• A defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
• A white liquid mixture used for making surfaces (such as walls or fences) whiter
• A planned effort to hide a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation
• A defeat in a game or contest in which the loser does not score any points

verb

• Exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
• Cover with whitewash
• Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
• To make (something) whiter by painting it with whitewash
• To prevent people from learning the truth about (something bad, such as a dishonest, immoral, or illegal act or situation)
• To defeat (an opponent) easily by winning every game, point, etc.