blackwash

/ˈblækˌwɒʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

To cover up or distort the truth, often in a way that appears to be a judicial or official inquiry.

“The company was accused of blackwashing the financial records to avoid penalties.”

2. verb

To cover up or distort the truth, often in a way that appears to be a judicial or official inquiry.

“The government was accused of blackwashing the reports on the conflict.”

Synonyms

  • cover-up
  • suppress
  • whitewash

Antonyms

  • disclose
  • expose
  • reveal