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Meaning of whitewashing
The primary meaning of "whitewashing" is to gloss over or conceal unpleasant or incriminating facts.
Etymology of whitewashing
The term "whitewashing" originates from the literal act of applying a whitewash, a mixture of water, lime, and chalk, to surfaces such as walls or fences to give them a clean and bright appearance
Historically, the term took on a figurative meaning, referring to the act of concealing or glossing over unpleasant facts or situations to give a falsely favorable appearance
Synonyms
glossing over
covering up
concealing
disguising
masking
hiding
camouflaging
distorting
falsifying
misrepresenting
downplaying
trivializing
sanitizing
rationalizing
justifying
excusing
vindicating
absolving
exonerating
acquitting
clearing
exculpating
whitewashing
varnishing
sugarcoating
window-dressing
embellishing
embroidering
exaggerating
magnifying
amplifying
distending
Definitions
- The act of giving a falsely favorable appearance to something, especially by concealing its true state or problems
- * The practice of treating a surface with a whitewash, especially to make it clean or bright
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of whitewashing the environmental impact of their new project
- * The government was criticized for whitewashing the human rights abuses in the country
Antonyms
exposing
revealing
uncovering
disclosing
bringing to light
unmasking
unveiling
laying bare
airing
publicizing
advertising
highlighting
emphasizing
accentuating
stressing
underscoring
amplifying
magnifying
exaggerating
embroidering
embellishing
distorting
falsifying
misrepresenting