Definitions
exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
Word origin
The noun is derived from white (adjective) + wash (noun). Noun sense 5.1 (“medicinal preparation for treating skin diseases”) is a calque of New Latin lōtiō alba (literally “white wash”).
Used in a sentence
“Near-synonym: limewash (often coinstantial)”
“For walls plaster gave a smooth white surface; or if it was not sufficiently white, or had become discoloured, it could be brightened up with a coat of whitewash or paint.”
“For the first time in a long time, Australia are being threatened with the prospect of a 5-0 whitewash”
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01“Cover-up job”9 letters
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