English

Verb

whitewashed

1. simple past tense and past participle of whitewash

Adjective

whitewashed ‎(comparative more whitewashed, superlative most whitewashed)

1. Of or pertaining to a fence or wall that has been painted with the temporary paint whitewash.
2. Having had any controversy or potential for scandal removed, ignored or downplayed.
3. (acting) Portrayed by a Caucasian actor but was scripted to be African, Asian, or of another race.
4. (pejorative) Looking Caucasian, but is actually African, Asian, or of another race; Caucasianized.