Meaning of paint out | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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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