WHITEWASHING

Etymology

Noun

whitewashing (plural whitewashings)

The application of whitewash.

(figuratively) The effacement of errors or bad actions.

Synonym: whitewash

Antonym: blackwashing

(pejorative) The revisionist portrayal of something as to over-favor the Caucasian/white populaces.

Verb

whitewashing

present participle of whitewash

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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