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whitewash vs assoil

assoil vs whitewash

whitewash is a noun but assoil is not a noun.

whitewash and assoil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whitewash Yes No Yes No
assoil No No Yes No
As verbs, assoil is a hypernym of whitewash; that is, assoil is a word with a broader meaning than whitewash:
  • whitewash: exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
  • assoil: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Other hypernyms of whitewash include acquit, clear, discharge, exculpate, exonerate.
whitewash (noun) assoil (noun)
a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
whitewash (verb) assoil (verb)
exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
cover with whitewash
cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
Difference between whitewash and assoil

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