Wordie: Whitewash

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(n): an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

(n): wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces

(n): a thin coat of water-base paint

(n): a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects

(n): the act of freeing from suspicion

(v): cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

(v): hide from view or knowledge

(v): cover with whitewash

(v): apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to

(v): exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data

(v): pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

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