Paint out

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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.
Visual representation of "paint out" - To cover something with paint to make it invisible or less noticeable

Often appears as...

  • paint out graffiti
  • paint out scratches
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Visual representation of "paint out"
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Visual Disguise

Used when someone wants to hide marks or unwanted visuals by painting over them.

Illustration for Visual Disguise
We painted out the marker drawings on the wall.
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Not Literal

Sometimes it means making something less visible or important, not necessarily using paint.

Illustration for Not Literal
The new advertising campaign will paint out the old slogan.
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Figurative Speech

Can be used figuratively to suggest neglecting or ignoring certain facts or details.

Illustration for Figurative Speech
He tried to paint out the negative reviews.
Visual representation of the word "Paint out"

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