black·wash  (blāk'wŏsh', -wôsh')  tr.v. black·washed, black·wash·ing, black·wash·es To bring from concealment; disclose. [black + (white)wash.] |
| blackwash | |
noun | |
| 1. | an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation [syn: character assassination] |
| 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 |