Whitewash(verb)
To conceal faults, wrongdoing, or unpleasant facts in order to protect someone’s reputation.
Hindi meaning:दोषों या गलत कार्यों को छिपाना
Synonyms: Conceal, Suppress, Exonerate, Gloss Over
Antonyms: Expose, Reveal, Disclose, Condemn
Example: The committee was accused of trying to whitewash the corruption scandal.
Trick to remember: Whitewash puts white paint over a dark stain—similarly, it hides wrongdoing.
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