WHITEWASHED

whitewashed

(adjective) coated with whitewash; “miles of whitewashed fences”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

whitewashed

simple past tense and past participle of whitewash

Adjective

whitewashed (comparative more whitewashed, superlative most whitewashed)

Of or pertaining to a fence or wall that has been painted with the temporary paint whitewash.

Having had any controversy or potential for scandal removed, ignored or downplayed.

(acting) Portrayed by a Caucasian actor but was scripted to be African, Asian, or of another race.

(pejorative) Looking Caucasian, but is actually African, Asian, or of another race; Caucasianized.

Antonyms

• (removed, ignored, downplayed): blackwashed

Source: Wiktionary

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WHITEWASH

White"wash` (, n.

1. Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair. Addison.

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.

White"wash`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Whitewashing.]

1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.

2. 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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