Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brownwash

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
brown-wash
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To rebrand, cover up or divert attention from amoral, illicit or criminal activities by establishing partnerships or connections with legitimate, value-based organizations e.g. NGOs.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From brown (“best colour to cover up dirt”) + -wash.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

brownwashes (present, singular) brownwashing (participle, present) brownwashed (participle, past) brownwashed (past)

Frequently Paired Words

bluewash redwash whitewash greenwash humanewash sustainwash

Questions

What does brownwash mean?
To rebrand, cover up or divert attention from amoral, illicit or criminal activities by establishing partnerships or connections with legitimate, value-based organizations e.g. NGOs.
Where does brownwash come from?
From brown (“best colour to cover up dirt”) + -wash.

How to pronounce brownwash

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