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Blackwash Definition & Meaning

blackwash
noun
  1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
  2. a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores
  3. a wash that colors a surface black
verb
  1. bring (information) out of concealment
  2. color with blackwash

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Frequently asked questions

What does blackwash mean?
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores a wash that colors a surface black bring (information) out of concealment color with blackwash
What part of speech is blackwash?
Blackwash is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does blackwash have?
Blackwash has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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