whiten

/ˈhaɪtɛn/

Definitions

1. verb

to make white; to cause to become white

“The bleaching agent will whiten the fabric.”

2. verb

to give a false appearance of being white or innocent

“The politician’s actions were intended to whiten his public image.”

3. noun

the act or process of making something white

“The whiten of the paint was evident on the wall.”

4. noun

the quality of being white or light in color

“The whiten of the snow-covered landscape was breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • bleach
  • deaden
  • whitewash

Antonyms

  • darken
  • stain