greenwash

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/

Noun

greenwash noun

A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.

Verb

greenwash verb

To disseminate such information about (something).

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Synonyms

ecopornography greenscamming whitewash brandwash whitewashing green goods autonowashing enviro-crime blackwashing smokescreen false light smoke and mirrors facticide subterfuge color misdescription

Rhymes

machine wash clean wash green wash saline wash

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