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(verb) exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data |
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Related Words: acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exculpate, exonerate |
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(verb) cover with whitewash; as of walls |
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Related Words: calcimine, wash |
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(verb) cover up a misdemeanor; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stallin" |
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Synonyms: gloss over, hush up, sleek over |
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Related Words: cover, cover up |
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(noun) lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces |
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Related Words: wash |
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(noun) the act of vindicating; "subsequent events have proved to be a vindication of his position" |
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Synonyms: exoneration, vindication |
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Related Words: clearing, justification |
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