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обелить verb {Plf} | redeem [redeemed, redeeming, redeems](to restore the reputation, honour of ...) whitewash [whitewashed, whitewashing, whitewashes](to cover over errors or bad actions) |
побелить verb {Plf} | blanch [blanched, blanching, blanches](to make white) whitewash [whitewashed, whitewashing, whitewashes](to paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence) |
побелить; verb {Plf} | whiten [whitened, whitening, whitens](to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch) |