WHITEWASHING Synonyms
4 synonyms for
whitewashing.
(exact relations)
11 hypernyms for whitewashing. (close relations)
11 hypernyms for whitewashing. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for WHITEWASHING
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| whitewash | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score • wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces • a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects verb • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error • cover with whitewash • exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data | ||||||
| gloss over | verb v | |||||
verb • treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error | ||||||
| hush up | verb v | |||||
verb • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error • cause to be quiet or not talk | ||||||
| sleek over | ||||||
verb • cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For WHITEWASHING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
whitewashing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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