Whitewash
Whitewash ({not transcribed}) , noun
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.
3.
a glossing over or cover up (of crimes or misfeasance).
Whitewash , transitive verb
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.
3.
In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk. [Colloquial, United States]
4.
to gloss over or cover up (crimes or misfeasance).