Meaning of paint out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To obliterate by painting over.
   transitive
2. To describe, possibly so as to misrepresent.
   figuratively, transitive

Examples

“Joseph's face was painted out. In place of Joseph's monarchic face the word Constitution was painted in. But the reign of Joseph was not over.”

“The Clone Brush can be used to paint out the imperfection or the obstructing object.”

“The smattering of experience gained during Braddock's expedition, painted him out to the leading men of Frederick, as qualified to command the first company...”

“If the congregation will attend to-morrow, I will give them a description of anti-Christ, and paint him out in his proper colors.”

“Didn't want the media getting a hold of it and painting me out as a street thug.”

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