Whitewash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The home team suffered a humiliating whitewash at the hands of their arch-rivals, failing to score a single point in the entire game.
- The visiting team's whitewash was a shocking upset, as they had been favored to win by a landslide.
- The final score was a dismal 10-0, a whitewash that left the losing team's fans stunned and disappointed.
- The team's whitewash was a bitter pill to swallow, especially after their impressive winning streak earlier in the season.
- The opposing team's dominant performance resulted in a whitewash, with the losing team unable to muster even a single score.