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whitewash verb

  /ˈwaɪt.wɑʃ/ , /ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/ , /ˈwɐɪt.wɑʃ/
  • (transitive, figurative) To cover over errors or bad actions.
 cancellare, occultare
  • (transitive) To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
 imbiancare

whitewash noun

  /ˈwaɪt.wɑʃ/ , /ˈwaɪt.wɒʃ/ , /ˈwɐɪt.wɑʃ/
  • A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.
 calce
cappotto

whitewasher noun

  • One who, or that which, whitewashes.
 imbianchino
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