169 Synonyms for Whitewash: gloss, gild

whitewash (169 synonym found)

Whitewash has 169 synonyms. The top synonyms for whitewash are gloss, gild, smear, shellac, bedizen, mask, fresco, prime and 161 more. Another word for whitewash is gloss. Browse the full list below.

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distract attention from

extenuating circumstances

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What is a synonym for whitewash?

A common synonym for whitewash is gloss. Other synonyms include gild, smear, shellac, bedizen.

How many synonyms does whitewash have?

Whitewash has 169 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does whitewash mean?

(n): a lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white; a victory without reply Example: "1952: For walls plaster gave a smooth white surface; or if it was not sufficiently white, or

Definition of whitewash:

(n) : a lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white; a victory without reply

"1952: For walls plaster gave a smooth white surface; or if it was not sufficiently white, or had become discoloured, it could be brightened up with a coat of whitewash or paint. — L.F. Salzman, Building in England, p. 157."

(v) : to paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence; to cover over errors or bad actions

"the houses looked very bright when they whitewashed the whole neighborhood."

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