Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "whitewash" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

blackwash

Coordinate Terms

eyewash

Derived Terms

bluewash brownwash cloudwash greenwash openwash pinkwash purplewash wash whitewash gum whitewashed whitewashed whitewasher whitewashing

Derived From

wash white

Context

baseball late pejorative politics slang sports uk us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquit assoil clear clearing cover cover up defeat discharge exculpate exonerate licking wash wash

Type Of (IsA)

clearing defeat wash

Manner Of

acquit cover wash

Related Terms

colourwash

Related Terms

blackwash bluewash bright brownwash clean sweep debt fence financial greenwash lime loss make over mixture painting paper over people of color pinkwash repay skunk victory water white whiten

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