whitewashing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making something appear free from blame or reproach, typically by hiding or downplaying embarrassing or damaging facts.

  - "The company's apology was seen as an instance of whitewashing, as it did not acknowledge the full extent of the harm caused."
  - "The historical record of the event was subjected to extensive whitewashing, with many inconvenient facts being omitted."

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Antonyms

blackwash , blackwashing

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Synonyms

whitewash

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whitewashing
hawsing , pawsing

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Variants

List of all variants of whitewashing that leads to same result
whitewashing , whitewashings , whitewash , whitewashed , whitewasher , whitewashers , whitewashes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally referred to the practice of painting buildings with whitewash, a mixture of chalk and water, to hide imperfections.

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Trivia

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1. Whitewashing was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'whitewash' also refers to a thin, watery coat of white paint.

3. Whitewashing is a common practice in the film industry to remove unwanted marks or blemishes from actors' faces.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cover-up: The deliberate concealment of information, often for the purpose of protecting oneself or an organization from negative consequences.

2. Erasure: The deliberate removal or suppression of information or history, often for political or ideological reasons.

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Culture

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Whitewashing has been used extensively in the context of history, particularly in relation to the erasure or downplaying of the experiences and contributions of marginalized groups.

How to Memorize "whitewashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blank canvas being painted over with a thick, white layer, hiding any imperfections or blemishes.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a politician giving a carefully crafted statement to avoid taking blame for a mistake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the W in whitewashing stands for 'wash' away the truth.

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