Synonyms: whitewash
Definition: a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
Similar words: clearing
Definition: the act of freeing from suspicion
Synonyms: whitewash
Definition: wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
Similar words: wash
Definition: a thin coat of water-base paint
Synonyms: whitewash
Definition: a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
Similar words: licking, defeat
Definition: an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Usage: it was a narrow defeat; the army's only defeat; they suffered a convincing licking
Synonyms: whitewash
Definition: exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
Similar words: acquit, assoil, exculpate, exonerate, discharge, clear
Definition: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Usage: The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
Synonyms: whitewash
Definition: cover with whitewash
Usage: whitewash walls
Similar words: wash
Definition: apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to
Synonyms: hush up, gloss over, sleek over, whitewash
Definition: cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Usage: Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin; She tried to gloss over her mistakes
Similar words: cover, cover up
Definition: hide from view or knowledge
Usage: The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House