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WHITEWASHED
whitewashed
(adjective) coated with whitewash; “miles of whitewashed fences”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
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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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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