whitewashed Synonyms & Antonyms
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Whitewashed as a Verb
1
simple past and past participle of whitewash
Whitewashed as an Adjective
1
Painted with the temporary paint whitewash.
2
Having had any controversy or potential for scandal removed, ignored or downplayed.
3
Having been subjected to racial whitewashing: made to be or seem more white (Caucasian); for example, having been made to appear whiter via makeup, or by being illustrated in pictures or portrayed in films as white (despite originally or properly being nonwhite).
4
A person of color perceived as having assimilated at the expense of their own racial or cultural identity.
Word Forms & Grammar
whitewashed
whitewashed (comparative more whitewashed, superlative most whitewashed)
Words That Rhyme With Whitewashed
Origin of Whitewashed
From whitewash + -ed.
Quick Facts About Whitewashed
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Meaning | simple past and past participle of whitewash |
| Comparative / superlative | more whitewashed, most whitewashed |