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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

whitewash

/wɪtˈweɪʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does whitewash mean?

noun, verb

A thin, white coating of paint, or to cover something with this. To cover up or gloss over something, often to conceal its true nature.

Example

"The artist used whitewash to create a subtle, textured effect on the canvas."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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