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Definition of whitewasher

whitewasher

/ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃər/
white · wash · er
Plural:whitewashers
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whitewasher Lexical Profile

whitewasher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or organization that deliberately conceals, glosses over, or minimizes unpleasant facts, faults, or wrongdoings to protect someone's reputation.

Example

"Critics accused the biographer of being a partisan whitewasher who ignored the politician's major ethical lapses."

2

A worker who applies whitewash (a mixture of lime or chalk and water) to walls, fences, or ceilings.

Example

"The farm owner hired a local whitewasher to coat the interior of the dairy barn before summer arrived."

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• Nearby Words

whiteville
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whitewasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whitewasher
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