greenwash

Word parts

green + wash

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɡriːnwɒʃ/

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Noun

Singular greenwash

Plural greenwashes

1. Greenwash is the misleading publicity of environmental friendliness.
   • Synonym: greenwashing

Verb

Plain form greenwash

Third-person singular greenwashes

Past tense greenwashed

Past participle greenwashed

Present participle greenwashing

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you greenwash something, you portray it with a misleading image of environmental friendliness.