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Past tense for to paint white, typically with a lime and water mixture
“Soon, boy after boy comes by and begs to exchange food, a toy, or some other treasure for an opportunity to whitewash the fence.”
Past tense for to hide or conceal, typically something incriminating
“All their trickery and deceit are nothing but an attempt to whitewash their irresponsibility.”
Past tense for to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“Interestingly, even in the case of emperors whom Suetonius presumably admired, he makes no attempt to whitewash their characters.”
Past tense for to (attempt to) lessen or excuse the seriousness of
“It is much more probable, however, that Batty uses this occasion to whitewash his crimes by portraying himself as an innocent.”
Past tense for to defeat comprehensively
“Not to be denied, the Dickinsonians came storming back in the next three weeks to whitewash their opponents.”
Past tense for to represent or estimate at less than the true value or significance
Past tense for to conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs
Past tense for to prove to be justified or warranted
Past tense for to remove from suspicion or guilt
Past tense for to give or add color to, especially with paint
Past tense for to tell (usually fraudulently) in such a way as to render less severe or serious
Past tense for to make or become white
Past tense for to misrepresent something, typically to deceive
Having been defeated in a contest
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