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21whitewash — I UK [ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ] / US [ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃ] / US [ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃ] noun 1) [singular/uncountable] an attempt to stop people discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized 2) [singular] mainly… …
22whitewash — /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ / (say wuytwosh) noun 1. a composition, as of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc. 2. anything used to cover up defects, gloss over faults or errors, or give a specious semblance of… …
23whitewash — I. transitive verb Date: 1591 1. to whiten with whitewash 2. a. to gloss over or cover up (as vices or crimes) < refused to whitewash the scandal > b. to exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data 3.… …
24whitewash — 1. noun a) A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white. For the first time in a long time, Australia are being threatened with the prospect of a 5 0 whitewash b) A complete victory or series of victorie …
25Whitewash Resolution — A European term used in conjunction with the Companies Act Of 1985, which refers to a resolution that must be passed before a target company in a buyout situation can give financial assistance, forgive debts or provide other financial dealings to …
26whitewash — white|wash1 [ waıt,waʃ, hwaıt,waʃ ] noun 1. ) singular or uncount an attempt to stop people from discovering the true facts about something, in order to prevent someone in authority from being criticized 2. ) uncount a substance used for painting …
27whitewash — an attempt to hush up an embarrassing or shameful event The compound of lime and water, or similar non permanent materials, easily and liberally applied to a surface, may provide temporary cover for the blemishes underneath: Then, in… …
28whitewash — noun 1》 a solution of lime and water or of whiting, size, and water, used for painting walls white. 2》 a deliberate concealment of someone s mistakes or faults. 3》 informal a victory by the same side in every game of a series. verb 1》 paint with… …
29whitewash — {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report that attempts to tranquilize the public. * /Some people believe that the Warren Commission s report on the Kennedy assassination was a whitewash./ …
30whitewash something — {v.}, {informal} To explain a major, national scandal in soothing official terms so as to assure the public that things are under control and there is no need to panic. * /Many people in the United States believe that President Kennedy s… …
