Paint out
verb
To cover something with paint to make it invisible or less noticeable.
Before selling the house, we decided to paint out the graffiti on the wall.
Often appears as...
- paint out graffiti
- paint out scratches
verb
To remove or delete something in a painting or a design.
The artist chose to paint out the original backdrop and start anew.
Often appears as...
- paint out the background
- paint out the detail
verb
To cover something with paint to make it invisible or less noticeable.
Before selling the house, we decided to paint out the graffiti on the wall.
Often appears as...
- paint out graffiti
- paint out scratches
verb
To remove or delete something in a painting or a design.
The artist chose to paint out the original backdrop and start anew.
Often appears as...
- paint out the background
- paint out the detail
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Disguise
Used when someone wants to hide marks or unwanted visuals by painting over them.
We painted out the marker drawings on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes it means making something less visible or important, not necessarily using paint.
The new advertising campaign will paint out the old slogan.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
Can be used figuratively to suggest neglecting or ignoring certain facts or details.
He tried to paint out the negative reviews.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Disguise
Used when someone wants to hide marks or unwanted visuals by painting over them.
We painted out the marker drawings on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes it means making something less visible or important, not necessarily using paint.
The new advertising campaign will paint out the old slogan.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
Can be used figuratively to suggest neglecting or ignoring certain facts or details.
He tried to paint out the negative reviews.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Disguise
Used when someone wants to hide marks or unwanted visuals by painting over them.
We painted out the marker drawings on the wall.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Sometimes it means making something less visible or important, not necessarily using paint.
The new advertising campaign will paint out the old slogan.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Speech
Can be used figuratively to suggest neglecting or ignoring certain facts or details.
He tried to paint out the negative reviews.
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