Topic: HOUSE
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whitewash2 [transitive]
1DHH to cover something with whitewash :
The walls were whitewashed and covered with bullfighting posters.
The walls were whitewashed and covered with bullfighting posters.2 to hide the true facts about a serious accident or illegal action :
Investigators are accused of whitewashing the governor's record.
Investigators are accused of whitewashing the governor's record.3 to defeat an opponent in sport easily, without the opponent getting any points, goals etc
