whitewashed

Describes something that has been deliberately covered up, concealed, or made to appear more acceptable or less offensive than it actually is.

deBeschreibt etwas, das absichtlich beschönigt, vertuscht oder in einem akzeptableren bzw. weniger anstößigen Licht dargestellt wird, als es tatsächlich ist.ruОписывает что-то, что было намеренно скрыто, завуалировано или представлено в более приемлемом или менее оскорбительном свете, чем есть на самом деле.esDescribe algo que ha sido encubierto, suavizado o presentado de manera más aceptable o menos ofensiva de lo que realmente es; también puede referirse a alguien o algo que ha sido blanqueado o exonerado de culpa o mala reputación.frQualifie quelque chose qui a été délibérément dissimulé, édulcoré ou présenté sous un jour plus acceptable ou moins choquant que la réalité.ptDescreve algo que foi deliberadamente ocultado, disfarçado ou apresentado de forma mais aceitável ou menos ofensiva do que realmente é; também se refere a algo cuja reputação foi limpa ou encobriu-se um erro ou crime.zh指被故意掩盖、粉饰或美化的，使其看起来比实际情况更可接受、更不令人反感。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء تم إخفاء حقيقته أو تجميله أو تقديمه بصورة أكثر قبولاً أو أقل إساءة مما هو عليه في الواقع، أو لوصف شيء غُطّي بالطلاء الأبيض حرفياً.

1. Coated with whitewash B1 formal

   Covered with a white liquid mixture, typically made of lime and water, used for painting walls or ceilings.

   • The cottage had whitewashed walls that gleamed in the sunlight.
   • They whitewashed the old fence to make it look fresh.
   • The interior of the church was whitewashed and simple.

   deGekalktruПобелённыйesEncaladofrbadigeonné à la chauxptCaiadozh粉刷过的arمُبَيَّض بالجير

   Synonyme: whitened

• more whitewashed comparative form
• most whitewashed superlative form

A verb used to describe the act of covering up or glossing over faults, errors, or scandals, or literally applying a white coating to a surface.

deVerb, das das Verschleiern oder Beschönigen von Fehlern, Missständen oder Skandalen beschreibt oder wörtlich das Auftragen einer weißen Farbe auf eine Oberfläche.ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по сокрытию или приукрашиванию недостатков, ошибок или скандалов, или буквально нанесения белого покрытия на поверхность.esVerbo que significa ocultar o encubrir faltas, errores o escándalos, o también aplicar una capa blanca a una superficie.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de dissimuler ou d'embellir des défauts, erreurs ou scandales, ou littéralement d'appliquer un enduit blanc sur une surface.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de encobrir ou maquiar defeitos, erros ou escândalos, ou, literalmente, aplicar uma camada de branco sobre uma superfície.zh指掩盖或粉饰缺点、错误或丑闻的行为，也指在某物表面涂上白色涂层。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف إخفاء العيوب أو الأخطاء أو الفضائح أو تجميلها، أو تغطية سطح بطبقة بيضاء.

1. Cover up a mistake or wrongdoing B2 informal

   To deliberately hide or conceal a mistake, fault, or illegal action to avoid blame or scandal.

   • The company tried to whitewash the environmental scandal by paying off the inspectors.
   • Politicians often whitewash their failures during election campaigns.
   • The report was criticized for whitewashing the true extent of the problem.

   deVertuschenruЗамалчиватьesencubrirfrdissimuler une fauteptAcobertarzh掩盖arالتغطية على الخطأ

   Synonyme: camouflageconcealcover upgloss overhidehush upmasksuppresssweep under the rugveil

   Antonyme: discloseexposereveal

2. Paint with whitewash B1 formal

   To apply a mixture of lime and water to a surface, typically a wall or fence, to whiten it.

   • The farmer whitewashed the barn to protect it from the weather.
   • They whitewashed the old stone wall to give it a fresh look.
   • The fence was whitewashed every spring as part of the tradition.

   deMit Kalk streichenruПобелитьesEncubrir con calfrBadigeonner à la chauxptCaiaçãozh粉刷arتبييض الجدران بالجير

   Synonyme: white

3. Exonerate through biased investigation C1 formal

   To clear someone of blame or wrongdoing using a superficial or biased investigation that ignores evidence.

   • The internal inquiry was seen as an attempt to whitewash the CEO's involvement.
   • Critics accused the committee of whitewashing the officer's misconduct.
   • The investigation was so perfunctory that it effectively whitewashed the entire affair.

   deReinwaschenruОбелитьesExonerar mediante investigación sesgadafrBlanchir (par enquête partiale)ptInocentar com investigação tendenciosazh洗白arتبرئة مشوبة

   Antonyme: blamecondemnconvictincriminate

• whitewashed past participle
• whitewashed past simple
• whitewashing present participle
• whitewashes third person singular